Great-Expectations-《远大前程》.pptxVIP

Great Expectations Charles DickensCONTENTⅠ AuthorⅡ Brief introduction of the bookⅢ CharactersⅣ FeelingsCharles Dickens was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.Brief Introduction The protagonist, Pip, was once a poor orphan, but he lived a happy life with his brother-in-law Joe and some ordinary friends. All his wish was to become a blacksmith in the village. However, as soon as he met and fell in love with Estella by chance, he always compared himself with her. He felt ashamed of his property and foolishness… Fortunately, he got an opportunity to inherit a fortune and to be well educated as a gentleman. He felt abashed of Joe and even looked down upon his old friends. Nevertheless, after Pip had discovered the unbelievable truth, he gradually woke up to reality and realized his fault. He forgave and save his enemy, protected and supported his friends and became grateful to Joe. In the end, he gained his love.Characters Mrs. Joe GargeryJoe GargeryBiddyEstellaPip Miss HavishamMagwitch(the convict)Philip Pirrip (Pip)little boy handsome young man Pip’s great expectations changed three times in his three stages of life.1. When he was young, he wanted to become a blacksmith like his brother-in-law.2. His meeting with Havisham changed his attitude towards life, and he admired his decent way of living like a gentleman. he met Estella and fell love with her, but he cannot marry her because of his inferior status and his expectations changed: raise his social status and to become a gentleman, get a better education and then marry Estella.3. Pip realized the money and social status is not the most important thing in life. What is important is love and loyalty. Man's true value has nothing to do with his money and status.Three periods of Pip’s characteristics1.Innocent kind genero