Module B

Question 1

What themes are prevalent in great expectations?

Answer 1

Ambition, and Self Worth

Question 2

Which quote reflects upon Pips life and his decisions, and his personal worth? and what does it symbolise?

Answer 2

“I looked again at the stars, and measured my shadow against theirs.” in chapter 58. The way he compares his shadow to the stars symbolises himself testing his own worth, against something larger then life.

Question 3

What textual features are prevalent throughout the novel?

Answer 3

Sentence Structure, polysyndeton, and anaphora

Question 4

Identify 2 form and structure elements related to the text, and explain each

Answer 4

Realism: Relates the the common class and struggles of general population
Gothic: Relates to Miss Havisham and Satis house, melancholic and decay

Question 5

What symbolic setting is prevalent throughout the novel

Answer 5

symbolic setting of the mist, showing danger and uncertainty in Pips life