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Great Expectations
Great Expectations by Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 is often approached through characters such as Estella, Miss Havisham, Mr. Jaggers. This page gathers the main figures and reading paths tied to the work.
Why readers search for this work
Readers usually arrive at Great Expectations looking for a quick sense of the story, its tone, and the central conflict.
Great Expectations also supports character-driven reading because the work has a recognizable cast that can be explored one figure at a time.
Main characters
Estella: Proud, proud, unfeeling yet alluring young woman trained in manipulation. Known for proud and proud of her upbringing; hard and unfeeling towards others; resilient and composed, not easily disturbed.
Miss Havisham: A proud, moody woman who raised Estella and holds her secrets. Known for incomprehensible and moody; proud and haughty; displeased and impatient.
Mr. Jaggers: A reserved, commanding, and highly skilled lawyer. Known for charismatic, authoritative, and reserved; Keeps personal feelings guarded and shows reticence.
Pip: Naive, aspiring young gentleman in transition. Known for discontented with his social class; feels remorse and guilt; impatient and eager for social mobility.
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Estella
Estella: Proud, proud, unfeeling yet alluring young woman trained in manipulation. Known for proud and proud of her upbringing; hard and unfeeling towards others; resilient and composed, not easily disturbed.
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Miss Havisham
Miss Havisham: A proud, moody woman who raised Estella and holds her secrets. Known for incomprehensible and moody; proud and haughty; displeased and impatient.
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Mr. Jaggers
Mr. Jaggers: A reserved, commanding, and highly skilled lawyer. Known for charismatic, authoritative, and reserved; Keeps personal feelings guarded and shows reticence.
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Pip
Pip: Naive, aspiring young gentleman in transition. Known for discontented with his social class; feels remorse and guilt; impatient and eager for social mobility.
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