Great Expectations (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Pip's wish that Joe was 'genteelly brought up' reveal about his character development?
What does Pip's wish that Joe was 'genteelly brought up' reveal about his character development?
Growing shame about his humble beginnings
Why does Pip repeat 'against' when describing his love for Estella?
Why does Pip repeat 'against' when describing his love for Estella?
To show his obsessive & irrational love
What does Estella's claim to have 'no heart' reveal?
What does Estella's claim to have 'no heart' reveal?
Emotional damage from manipulation
What theme does Estella's 'lack of sentiment' explore?
What theme does Estella's 'lack of sentiment' explore?
Identity shaped by upbringing
What does Miss Havisham's repetition of 'Love her' reveal about her view of love?
What does Miss Havisham's repetition of 'Love her' reveal about her view of love?
Twisted view of love as vengeance
What does 'I am what you have made me' highlight about Miss Havisham's actions?
What does 'I am what you have made me' highlight about Miss Havisham's actions?
Consequences of manipulative upbringing
What does Dickens use Joe's character to embody?
What does Dickens use Joe's character to embody?
Virtues of the working class
What does Joe's phrase 'you can't help it' demonstrate?
What does Joe's phrase 'you can't help it' demonstrate?
Deep love & understanding for Pip
What does Magwitch's term 'second father' emphasise?
What does Magwitch's term 'second father' emphasise?
Kinship defined by emotional bonds
What makes Magwitch's pride in making Pip a 'gentleman' ironic?
What makes Magwitch's pride in making Pip a 'gentleman' ironic?
Forces Pip to confront shallow class distinctions
What does Jaggers' advice to 'take everything on evidence' reflect?
What does Jaggers' advice to 'take everything on evidence' reflect?
Cold, logical approach to life & law
What does Herbert's use of 'independent' highlight about Pip?
What does Herbert's use of 'independent' highlight about Pip?
Return to his true self