So, I finished Great Expectations. A little hurriedly, but I finished nonetheless. I first must say that I love Charles Dickens. The first part of the book made me feel like "WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON?!," but in the end he connected every little detail and I rather liked it. This book reminds me that what you think is happening, or what you think others are feeling, is probably not right, even if the evidence supports it.
Like it seemed obvious that Miss Havisham was Pip's benefactor, when that couldn't be farther from the truth. Pip thought that Miss Havisham had predestined him for Estella (I never really thought that, did anybody else?), when she really just wanted to break his simple little heart. I really would never have guessed who his benefactor was (I won't spoil it for ya'll, go read it).
It makes me sad a little in the end that he doesn't end up with Biddy, but I think it suits the story. It also serves as a good lesson. Don't let the good things (and people) in life pass you by because you think something (or someone) else is better. You are often blinded as to the true nature of that "better" thing (or person). It's important when you find a friend who will stand by you, to stand by them, even when your circumstances change.
I was disappointed that Pip never got to settle down and start a family, but I think that the ending was extremely suitable. It reminds me that while life doesn't always turn out perfectly...but if you can learn lessons along the way and be content with who you become, it's worth it.
Plus, I think it's worthy to note that all Pip's friends that stuck by him, were the one's who didn't come from money (Joe, Biddy, Herbert etc.) I think Dickens was trying to make a point there. Your real friends love you for you, and are the only ones who will stick by you when it counts.
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