Great Expectations: With original illustrations

“”Great Expectations”” is a novel by Charles Dickens that was first published in serial form in “”All the Year Round”” from 1860 to 1861 and then as a book in 1861. It is one of Dickens’ most famous and enduring works, known for its vivid characters, intricate plot, and themes of personal growth, social class, and redemption. Plot Summary Part I: Childhood and Early Life Pip’s Early Life : The novel’s protagonist, Philip Pirrip, known as Pip, is an orphan being raised by his sister, Mrs. Joe Gargery, and her kind blacksmith husband, Joe Gargery, in the marshes of Kent, England. The Convict : Pip’s life changes when he encounters an escaped convict, Abel Magwitch, who intimidates Pip into stealing food and a file to aid in his escape. Miss Havisham and Estella : Pip is invited to the home of the wealthy and eccentric Miss Havisham, who lives in a decaying mansion and wears her old wedding dress. At her home, Pip meets and falls in love with her beautiful but cold-hearted ward, Estella. Part II: Young Adulthood Great Expectations : Pip learns from the lawyer Mr. Jaggers that he has been provided with a large fortune by an anonymous benefactor. Believing the benefactor to be Miss Havisham, Pip assumes she intends for him to marry Estella. Life in London : Pip moves to London to become a gentleman. He befriends Herbert Pocket and receives education and guidance from Mr. Matthew Pocket. Alienation from Joe : As Pip adopts a more refined lifestyle, he becomes ashamed of his humble beginnings and distances himself from Joe and his former life. Part III: Revelation and Redemption The True Benefactor : Pip is shocked to discover that his benefactor is not Miss Havisham but the convict Magwitch, who has amassed a fortune in Australia and returned to England to see Pip. Helping Magwitch : Despite his initial horror, Pip decides to help Magwitch escape from the authorities. During this time, Pip learns more about Magwitch’s past and his connection to other characters in the story. Miss Havisham’s Regret : Miss Havisham, who had manipulated Estella to break men’s hearts as revenge for her own heartbreak, expresses regret for the pain she caused Pip. Tragic Outcomes : In a series of dramatic events, Magwitch is captured and dies in prison, Pip loses his fortune, and Miss Havisham dies in a fire. Pip also learns that Estella is the daughter of Magwitch and Molly, Mr. Jaggers’ housekeeper. —- ISBN: 9798329600179