Charles Dickens has been labeled both a master of characterization and a writer who creates caricatures meant to embody certain generic assumptions rather a writer capable of creating fully fleshed-out human beings. Regardless of which side of that fence a reader may find themselves standing, few would argue that Dickens’ novels have been a primary ...
Each of the two endings to Great Expectations has its own merits within the context of the novel. The revised ending more beautifully and symbolically concludes the text, while the original better utilizes the themes and absolute message of Pip’s story. Thematically the novel follows the disillusionment and subsequent rise and fall of Pip into ...
In the novel Great Expectations, the author Charles Dickens uses the first person narrative throughout the novel. The first person narrative is the main character, Pip. However, in this book the first person narrative comes in a retrospective form, with Pip looking back on his life. The retrospective point of view is key in this ...
The novel GreatExpectations by Charles Dickens is the story of an orphan boy named Pip who embarks upon a journey to become a gentleman. This journey can be compared to the typical adventure of a hero- which proves that the novel can be seen as a heroic adventure. Elements of this type of venture found ...
Writing contests can be a great exercise for your writing skills, especially if you need some motivation or ideas to help you get started. While some contests charge a small entry fee for each piece of work you submit, many are completely free, so you can potentially win prize money without paying a cent. How ...