First off, we should examine Pip's new realizations about his life. Pip is in love with Estella. And up until extremely recently, Pip thought that Estella was engaged to him my Ms. Havisham, her adoptive mother and Pip's ideal benefactor. Because of this, Pip continues to pursue Estella, even though she never shows interest herself. Once he finds out that Ms. Havisham isn't his benefactor, he comes to the harsh realization that Estella isn't meant for him, and he will therefore probably never obtain her. This immediately leads to a deep disappointment within Pip. This disappointment is understandable, because he just realized that the girl he has deep feelings for will probably never have those same feelings for him. This is a major blow to any teenager, especially if they have had feelings for a certain person for a long time, like Pip. I predict that in the coming chapters, Pip will take this news as the final sign that him and Estella just aren't meant to be. I think that he will finally see the signs that have been there the whole time, and finally give up on attempting to obtain her. Estella doesn't take him seriously, and I think he will finally realize how everyone else around him is being realistic, while he is still in the fairytale love story in his head. Another realization of his that I think will have a great impact in his life is that of the convict being his benefactor. Pip justified being mean towards Joe with the reasoning that Ms. Havisham was funding him, and that he would get a happy ending. But, when he learns that the convict is actually the one who is funding him, and thinks of Pip as a son, Pip immediately feels guilt towards his former actions regarding Joe. This is because Joe was always the father figure in his life, and Pip had pushed him aside for a chance to get rich and become a gentlemen. Now that he knows that the convict is almost trying to replace Joe as his father figure, Pip feels a longing and remorse towards Joe. I predict that in the future, Pip is going to try to amend his relationship with Joe, so it will be like it was before he left. I think he will appreciate Joe for the wonderful man that we know him to be, and I think Pip could do this through visiting more often, and being kinder to him in general.
Now, we should take a look at Pip's love, and another main character, Estella. Estella was first introduced to us as Ms. Havisham's ward, a pretty young girl whom Pip soon fell in love with. She has grown up quite a bit since then, and ever since she was young Ms. Havisham was drilling the idea of breaking men's hearts into her head. Now that Estella is older, she has recently realized that Ms. Havisham is using her to prey on men, and has turned her into a cruel and beautiful heartbreaker. Estella has taken this cruelness that was thrust upon her, and has started to use it towards more than just men. She finds herself using this same mindset when talking to her adoptive mother, getting into a fight. I predict that in the future, Estella is going to fall in love, causing Ms. Havisham to react negatively. This will cause a fight of some sort between the two of them, and Estella would no doubt bring up her new knowledge of being programed into a heartbreaker.
I predict that Pip and Estella will go through even more turmoil as the book enters its final section, and they will hopefully both find love.
I do not agrre with waht Becca said about Estella. She said that "...he will finally see the signs that have been there the whole time, and finally give up on attempting to obtain her. Estella doesn't take him seriously, and I think he will finally realize how everyone else around him is being realistic,..." Earlier in Great Expectations, Pip secretly loved Estella, and she tried to break Pip's heart. Ms.HAvisham trained Estella to do this because of what happened to her on her wedding day. Estella treated Pip very cruely and dimishes him. It is not till later on it this book that Estella gives us a hint, that she actually cares for Pip deep down. Pip sees Estella making looks at Drummel.He is jealous and aks why she never gives Pip these looks. "Do you want me then,: said Estella, "to decieve and entrap you?" Then Pip askes Estella if she does "decive and entrap" Drummel. She replies "Yes, and many other- all of them but you." Estella is trying to signal to Pip that she does not like and has not liked all of these other men. She is hinting to Pip that she likes him and does not want to hurt him.
ReplyDeleteI think that Pip is not going to give Estella up. Eventhough his benefactor is the convict, and Pip is making himeself feel like he does not have a chance with Estella, I think he might end up with her. With as much compassion twoards Estella, that Pip has, I think he would not give up. To me, he does not seem like the type of young man who would wash his dreams down the drain even after finding out who his benefactor was. Eventhough Becca had some great points in her blog, I disagree with what she said about Estella completly turning her back away from Pip.
I have to slightly disagree with the notion of Pip learning that he must move on after hearing she isn't meant for him. After all of the time he spent hovering around her residence with Mrs. Bradley, as well as the time and effort he has spent in spending time with her and trying to woo her, I believe that he will find it almost impossible to get over Estella. He has told her openly that she has become an inseparable part of his character: "'You are part of my existence, part of myself. You have been in every line I have ever read, since I first came here, the rough common boy whose poor heart you wounded even then. You have been in every prospect I have ever seen since-on the river, on the sails of the ships, on the marshes, in the clouds, in the light, in the darkness, in the wind, in the woods, in the sea, in the streets'" (364). Ever since his first meeting Estella, Pip has lived and breathed his longing for her and has dedicated his life to her. I believe that even if Pip can somewhat forget Estella, he may never be able to let go of the time wasted on the pursuit of her, or the fragile state that his emotions are now in.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I believe that Pip feels guilty about deserting Joe not simply because Abel Magwitch is his benefactor and not Miss Havisham, but with the product of that notification. If Miss Havisham were Pip's benefactor, than Pip would have many more opportunities to advance socially than with just his gentleman training and his money. Miss Havisham has strong connections to wealthy people that can help Pip on his way up the ladder. Not only does Magwitch not have these connections, but helping and being associated with a criminal, who is sentenced to death, can at the very least hinder him from gaining any more standing in London. Moreover, Magwitch feeling as a father of sorts to Pip, which means that it will not be an easy task to "lose him". Pip decided to leave his home and friends because of a chance to better his life, but now that it is nearly impossible to improve he can't help but feel that leaving Joe was a poor decesion.