The Great Expectations of Human NatureCharles Dickens used Great Expectations as a forum to present his views on human nature. This essay will explore friendship, generosity, love, cruelty and other aspects of human nature presented by Dickens over 100 years ago. Friendship was one of the human characteristics Dickens valued. Herbert was a true friend of Pip. Moving to London would have been stressful if Herbert hadn't made Pip's transition to the city easier. Herbert told Pip about Miss Havisham's story when no one else would tell it. When Magwitch arrived and mortified Pip, Herbert was there to discuss what should be done. Herbert was integral to the design and implementation of Magwitch's escape. Herbert even saved Pip's life from Orlick's powerful grip. By associating camaraderie with good character and good deeds, Dickens made it known that he admired friendships. Another human characteristic that Dickens appreciated was generosity. This trait appeared in Magwitch and Pip. Magwitch, the starving convict, was eternally grateful to Pip for bringing him food at the beginning of the book. Magwitch rewarded Pip's kindness by opening a door to the young man's dreams. Pip suspected that his dear friend, Herbert, would never become prosperous, so Pip took some of the money he received from Magwitch and used it as an allowance in favor of Herbert. In doing so, Pip allowed Herbert to become a partner in a successful business. By having the characters give money and benefit from it, Dickens conveyed the goodness of generosity. To Dickens, the noblest of human characters...... middle of paper ...... me visiting Pip in London, Pip was embarrassed to know him. If Pip “could have kept him away by paying money, [Pip] would certainly have paid money.” After years of friendship and loving care from Joe, Pip thought about paying him not to visit. At the end of the novel, Pip learned how much he had disliked Joe and asked him for forgiveness. Dickens presented this part of human nature well enough to create sympathy for Joe and all parents who receive ingratitude from their children. Dickens used his characters to convey his thoughts about human nature – good and bad. Dickens believed that if he could present both sides of humanity to the public, people would try to improve themselves. Dickens hated the Victorian society in which he was bound and he turned to the pen to modify his pet peeve..