Great Expectations: Themes (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Name the 4 key themes in Great Expectations
Name the 4 key themes in Great Expectations
Social class, crime/guilt, love/rejection, friendship/loyalty
Pip's original job before his ambition
Pip's original job before his ambition
Blacksmith's apprentice
What Pip's 'great expectations' are linked to
What Pip's 'great expectations' are linked to
Wealth & social status bringing happiness as a gentleman
Joe Gargery's character trait despite lower class
Joe Gargery's character trait despite lower class
Embodies integrity
Miss Havisham's life despite her wealth
Miss Havisham's life despite her wealth
Lives in bitterness and regret
Where true worth is found according to Dickens
Where true worth is found according to Dickens
In character & moral values, not social class or wealth
Who Pip feels guilty about as he pursues ambition
Who Pip feels guilty about as he pursues ambition
Joe and Biddy
Magwitch's transformation in the novel
Magwitch's transformation in the novel
From feared convict to benefactor
What shapes criminal actions (Dickens' view)
What shapes criminal actions (Dickens' view)
Circumstances & societal pressures
Pip's feelings for Estella despite her coldness
Pip's feelings for Estella despite her coldness
Enduring unrequited love
Pip's danger in idealising Estella
Pip's danger in idealising Estella
Heartache from unrequited love
Miss Havisham's motive for manipulating Estella & Pip
Miss Havisham's motive for manipulating Estella & Pip
Revenge against men for her own rejection/suffering
Joe's treatment of Pip even when treated poorly
Joe's treatment of Pip even when treated poorly
Unwavering loyalty and kindness
What Joe's character represents in the novel
What Joe's character represents in the novel
Selfless friendship & unconditional love
What true friendship is based on according to Dickens
What true friendship is based on according to Dickens
Genuine care & support, not social status or wealth