Wednesday, November 5, 2008
great expectations
If only Ip was never introduced to Miss Havisham and Estella. As soon as he was thrown into their world, he realized how different he was and hated it. It’s a terrible feeling to be put down so hard and looked upon as socially inept, but when you internalizes it and start hating yourself, it's a lot worse. Meeting Estella changed Pip’s view and perspective of the world and society. If he weren’t subject to her cruelty and coldness maybe, he would have lived a more peaceful life in the village. He would have learned to be a black smith and find love in Biddy who is one like himself. But now he can’t and he knows this especially when he confesses to Biddy herself, “If I could only get myself to fall in love with you”.
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hmmm I get what your saying. But that would sort of defeat one of the themes of this book, where Pip is always reaching for something out of his reach (or what he thinks is out of his reach). Estelle fits into the "love" category. Wanting to be a gentleman fits into the "job or class" category. Pip always wants something higher, better, or what he thinks is better, etc.
I agree...if Pip wouldnt have been exposed to the higher class life I think he would have had a much easier life without as much embarrasement.
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