Skit Prep

The first scene from Great Expectations that I would consider for the skit would be the very beginning of the book when Pip first runs into the convict in the marches. This would be fun to act out because of all the emotions that Pip goes through such as freight and exhaustion.

The next scene that would be fun to act out in class would be when Miss Havisham catches on fire while Pip is visiting her. This would be kind of funny to see how it would be presented in class.

The final scene that I would consider using for the skit would be when Pip is almost killed by Orlick and then is rescued by Herbert. There is a lot of action in that scene so you could do a lot in acting it out.

More Questions About Great Expectations

Another part of this book that I did not fully understand was in chapter 38 when Pip and Estella are spending a lot of time together at Mrs. Brandley's house. Pip says on page 325, "The nature of my relations with her (Estella), which placed me on terms of familiarity without placing me on terms of favour, conduced to my distraction." Since they are spending so much time together I am wondering what officially is Pip and Estella's relationship status? Are they just friends, dating, engaged, or anything of that sort?

Question!

Reading this book, there have been many parts that I don't understand fully. For example, in chaper 31, Pip says his expectations have been cancelled. My question is "What are Pip's expectations?" Are they lifelong goals set by himself, things required to become a gentlemen, or things he was told to do by another character like Mr. Jaggers, Miss Havisham, or even Joe?

Great Expectations: Photo Post

This picture represents Pip daydreaming about Estella while working as an apprentice for Joe. He loves Estella but is still ashamed for her to see him in his social class, and he feels that he isn't good enough for her. While working for Joe, Pip keeps thinking about Estella and he sees her face in the window as he works.