Initially, Pip is depicted as the most vulnerable, timid and wildly imaginative characters in the serialized Bildungsroman ‘Great Expectations’. The analytical retrospective narrative of young “childish” p.4 Pip from that of his older, experienced self, offers a unique perspective into his emotions as well as acting as a quasi-autobiographical parallel to Dickens’ own experiences. Written [...]
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Essay Plan: How does Dickens explore Pip’s characterisation throughout ‘Great Expectations’?
Link to previous work and extracts on: Young Pip Transition points: Pip begins his journey as a gentleman London and Pip’s new life Returning to the Forge & Satis House Cyclical plot structure – back to the marshes and young Pip. Reconciliation and resolution. Revise use of serialisation in the novel for effect. Start [...]
Great Expectations: Vocabulary Case Study
Focusing on 'Disdain'. Key vocabulary to describe Estella's view of Pip in Great Expectations. A case study of the word exploring etymology, synonyms, antonyms and morphology to support English Second Language Learners
Great Expectations: Tier 2 Vocabulary
Tier 2 Vocabulary to support the teaching and learning of Great Expectations to English Language Learners. Arabic translations included to support ESL and EAL students. Divided into groups of ten for weekly spelling and revision. This coincides with the Great Expectations Knowledge Organiser and the vocabulary therein. Vocabulary Translation Definition 1 Conflict نزاع A [...]
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