'Great Expectations' is a highly acclaimed novel written by Charles Dickens, first published in 1861, which follows the journey of a young boy commonly known as Pip (his Christian (name being Phillip Pirrip) who is born into a middle-class family but continues to receive riches from a mysterious benefactor in order to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a gentleman The story is written in the first person with Charles Dickens writing about Pip's experiences. Although it is not his autobiography, the events of the book mirror, in many ways, the events of his childhood. This allows him to reflect on Pip's actions, which helps the reader understand the novel The story begins in the strange marshes of Kent and is set in early Victorian England, a time when the Industrial Revolution had created. a wider gap between social classes. Pip is a young boy (around 7 years old) who lives with his sister and her blacksmith husband. He is treated harshly by the people he lives with, works a job he hates, and considers himself too good for his surroundings. One day he is taken to Satis House by his uncle, Mr. Publechook, to play for a spinster named Miss Havisham who is considerably upper class. He is treated by both with great contempt and disdain for his very presence. Despite his treatment, he falls in love with Estella, Miss Havisham's daughter, and aspires to become a gentleman in order to live up to her standards. His wishes come true soon after, when he receives riches from an anonymous benefactress who he is convinced is Miss Havisham. At this point, he snobbishly abandons his humble past for wealthy London society in an effort to become a gentleman. Dickens skillfully captures middle of paper...... h Magwitch speaks with him, is intimidating and authoritative eg “Tell us your name! » which sounds more like an order than a question. Despite his insolent attitude towards him, Pip responds in a polite and respectful tone: "If you would, please..." this creates a sense of urgency and shows that he is helpless and vulnerable. Magwitch continues to use intimidating imagery to threaten Pip, saying, "Your liver will be ripped out, roasted and eaten." » He also forces Pip to take an oath, which he feels obliged to do because he is powerless to act otherwise. This scene as a whole causes the reader to feel resentment towards Magwitch and pity for Pip's situation, further adding to the sympathy. The next chapter of this book begins by introducing his sister Mrs. Joe (with whom he lives) and her husband, Joe Gargery. , who is a poor blacksmith.