Great Expectations Stage One Overview

Three Different Worlds The Marsh Characters Atmosphere What events happen here? Author’s portrayal

The Forge Characters Atmosphere Pip’s changing attitude Author’s portrayal

Satis House Characters Atmosphere Pip’s attitude towards this life Author’s portrayal

Important Strands of the story: Pip’s Changing view of himself Pip’s changing relationship with Joe Pip’s attitude toward his life at the forge Pip’s desire to become a gentleman The meaning of the title: Great Expectations

The Novel & Plot Three part structure Bildungsroman – coming of age novel Part 1: Youth, Home, Innocence Initiates plots & intro: What plots

Mysteries at the end of Stage 1: Fate of Pip’s Convict – and the second convict Miss Havisham’s Past Estella’s origins The identity of the pale young gentleman The stranger at the Jolly Bargeman The identity of Mrs. Joe’s attacker The identity of Pip’s benefactor

Themes introduced Pride Ambition Money, Status & Happiness Friendship The meaning of being a gentleman

Humor & Caricatures Exaggeration Irony Caricatures