Great Expectations: Writer's Methods and Techniques (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Narrative technique in Great Expectations
Narrative technique in Great Expectations
First-person (from Pip's perspective)
Effect of first-person narrative
Effect of first-person narrative
Connects readers deeply with Pip's thoughts & emotions
Symbolism: misty marshes
Symbolism: misty marshes
Pip's uncertainty & confusion about life/future
Symbolism: Satis House
Symbolism: Satis House
Decay & destructive power of living in the past
Purpose of foreshadowing
Purpose of foreshadowing
Builds tension & hints at future events
Foreshadowing example: Magwitch
Foreshadowing example: Magwitch
Early scenes foreshadow his later role in Pip's life
Genre: coming-of-age story term
Genre: coming-of-age story term
Bildungsroman
Theme emphasised by bildungsroman structure
Theme emphasised by bildungsroman structure
Personal development
Dickens' social critique in the novel
Dickens' social critique in the novel
Victorian class system & corruption by wealth/status
True gentility based on
True gentility based on
Inner character, not wealth or birthright
Gothic elements (examples)
Gothic elements (examples)
Eerie Satis House & mysterious Miss Havisham
Mood created by Gothic elements
Mood created by Gothic elements
Suspense
Dark themes from Gothic elements
Dark themes from Gothic elements
Obsession, revenge & consequences of past actions