Great Expectations: Themes (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What was Pip's humble beginning before his 'great expectations'?
What was Pip's humble beginning before his 'great expectations'?
A blacksmith's apprentice
What does Pip believe wealth and social status will bring him?
What does Pip believe wealth and social status will bring him?
Happiness and make him a gentleman
Which character is content with lower social status and embodies integrity?
Which character is content with lower social status and embodies integrity?
Joe Gargery
According to Dickens, where is true worth found?
According to Dickens, where is true worth found?
In character and moral values
Who does Pip feel guilty about as he becomes more ambitious?
Who does Pip feel guilty about as he becomes more ambitious?
Joe and Biddy
How does Magwitch transform in the novel?
How does Magwitch transform in the novel?
From feared convict to benefactor
What does Dickens suggest plays a significant role in shaping criminals' actions?
What does Dickens suggest plays a significant role in shaping criminals' actions?
Circumstances and societal pressures
What type of love does Pip have for Estella?
What type of love does Pip have for Estella?
Unrequited love
What danger does Dickens illustrate through Pip's love for Estella?
What danger does Dickens illustrate through Pip's love for Estella?
Idealising emotionally unavailable people
Why does Miss Havisham manipulate Estella and Pip?
Why does Miss Havisham manipulate Estella and Pip?
As revenge against men
How does Joe treat Pip even when Pip treats him poorly?
How does Joe treat Pip even when Pip treats him poorly?
With unwavering loyalty and kindness
What is true friendship based on, according to Dickens?
What is true friendship based on, according to Dickens?
Genuine care and support