Thursday, October 9, 2008

Great Expectations (the fifth session) Response

When Pip first walks through London, it was not what he expected. Pip expected such a great city with many joyous, wealthy people. However there were many poor people and people were being prosecuted right in the middle of town. This is Dickens trying to tell society that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.
Herbert Pocket, Pip realizes, was the pale young boy he fought in the courtyard of Miss Havisham's house.
When Pip goes to shake hands with Wemmick, Wemmick doesn't stick his hand out. He tells Pip that he has got out of the habit of shaking hands.
Wemmick is Jagger's assistant. At work, Wemmick is very strict and precise, however at home is a very joyful, relaxed man.


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