The second stage of Great Expectations had a very slow start. The one thing that really stood out to me at the beginning of the new stage was Pip's arrival to London, after Pip is informed of his new found fortune and home in London. Pip's attitude before coming to London was excited and anxious, but he is only disappointed upon arrival. London is actually a dirty, lonely, wretched place. The only good thing about London is Pip's new found friendship and acquaintance of the 'pale young-gentleman' who is actually Herbert Pocket, and is expected to play a major role later on in the novel . Overall, the book and Pip have taken a turn for the rest.
Pip arriving in London relates to the theme of him becoming a gentleman. Growing up is everything Pip wanted, and to be respected by upper-class citizens as well as being considered an equal. Now that Pip has come into a fortune, he will hopefully soon realize that just because he's becoming a "gentleman" doesn't make him a better person. Pip betrayed and hurt a lot of close and loving people to try and obtain what he wanted.
Pip arriving in London relates to the theme of him becoming a gentleman. Growing up is everything Pip wanted, and to be respected by upper-class citizens as well as being considered an equal. Now that Pip has come into a fortune, he will hopefully soon realize that just because he's becoming a "gentleman" doesn't make him a better person. Pip betrayed and hurt a lot of close and loving people to try and obtain what he wanted.
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