character symbol: Great Expectations Flashcards

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what does Miss Havisham symbolise?

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  • fading aristocracy
  • antagonist
  • heart broken
  • revenge
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What does Pip symbolise

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  • innocence
  • kind hearted
  • snobbish
  • unrequited love
  • regret
  • change in personality (effect of environment)
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What does Estella symbolise

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  • capricious
  • cold hearted
  • dissatisfaction despite high social class
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what does Magwitch symbolise

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  • isolation
  • tragic
  • tender heart
  • affectionate
    -terrifying
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what does Biddy sybolise

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  • common
  • normal
  • opposite to Estella
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what does Joe symbolise

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  • hard working
  • sweet tempered
  • loyal
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what does Jaggers symbolise

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  • gentleman
  • moral
  • justice
  • good in his own way
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What does Compeyson symbolise

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  • main antagonist
  • evil
  • criminal
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what does Herbert symbolise

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  • true friend
  • gentleman
  • loyal
  • affectionate
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what does Mr. Pumblechook symbolise

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  • uncle of Joe
  • rude
  • foolish
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what is a Bildrungsroman

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  • goal is maturity,
    protagonist achieves it gradually and with difficulty.

features a main conflict between the main character and society

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