Great Expectations | Essays and Criticism
- Great Expectations: Overview
In this essay, Roger Moore explores the theme of parenthood, and above all, a search for paternity that intersects with Pip's quest for his own identity.
- Great Expectations: A Reflection of Serial Publication and Dickens' Social Concerns
In the following essay, Arnold A. Markley explains how the fact that Dickens' novel was originally published serially had a profound effect on the creation of the story's plot and characters. Markley also discusses the novel as representative of Dickens' social concerns, which are a common feature in his novels.
- The Character of Estella in Great Expectations
In this excerpt, Lucille P. Shores explores the relationship between Pip and Estella, maintaining that although Estella is often regarded as cold and cruel, she acts with honesty and sincere affection towards Pip.
- Imagery and Theme in Great Expectations
In the following excerpt, Robert Barnard describes Dickens' symbolic use of prison and animal imagery to suggest the transference of guilt from one character to another.
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