a work of art is nothing new. One may cite the case of Wordsworth's The Preludein which the poet recalls his early days and gives a detailed account of his growth, basing himself on memory. R.K. Narayan's The Guideis also an instance in point. The novel is virtually Raju's story: his early days, his taking the role of a railway guide, his mixing with Rosie, his effort to transform Rosie from Marco's wife to Nalini—a renowned dancer, his involvement in forgery, his days of confinement in jail, and
Throughout Charles Dickens’ book Great Expectations, the multiple references and instances referring to the idea of being “common” versus being what Joe calls "uncommon" and what Pip perceives as gentlemanly serve to convey a clear theme -- one central to Pip's coming of age. In order to become a man, Pip must learn that being exceptional, worthy, and capable of genuine pride requires noble behavior, not high social status. The first glance at the book’s themes concerning being common appears
Throughout Great Expectations, Dickens expresses the idea of wealth, and the great power and control it has over people. One character in particular, Pip, finds his life greatly impacted by finances, as he struggles to discover his true intentions and desires surrounding his relationships with others. However, through all this internal conflict, Pip begins to show just how often his value of wealth can fluctuate as he is faced with new obstacles. Therefore, this recurring idea that one’s viewpoint
Charles Dickens wrote Great Expectations in the post-Industrial Revolution, a time where your social status plays a huge role as those statuses are crucial in how people think of you. Those of high status are praised and looked up to, while the low class people are seen as unworthy of any recognition. Similarly with Pip, he has the idea that the greatest expectation he can have in life is by having that status in order to be with the girl of his dream, Estella. After some time at Miss Havisham’s
Elementary schools teach that honesty is the best policy, yet that lesson rarely sticks with people throughout their lives. Many believe that honesty is not the way to go and that is the bitter reality that many live with, however, according to Dickens, this is not the most natural life to lead. In his satirical novel named Great Expectations, he tells a long story of lies, love, and loss. Through his work, Dickens teaches his audience that deceit will never bring about happiness. The truth