07 June 2011
Characters
Many of Dickens' characters seem exaggerated and outlandish. To acheive this effect, Dickens employed several characteristics common to the Gothic and Romantic genre, as well as several popular literary conventions, including: the poor orphan, the reclusive woman, the mysterious benefactor, unrequited love, notions of city versus country, and the noble savage, among others. Explain how any one of these facets served to influence the novel as a whole. (Do not merely offer plot summary!)
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Well obviously the characters listed can be identified as a character in the book. In my opinion, the notions of city vs. country made an impact on the novel by making direct, clear seperations between Pip's childhood life as a poor orphan and his adult life as a young gentleman. I think it adds a stark contrast and helps highlight the change made in Pip. For example, when he's in the city, he feels embarrassed of Joe and impatient with his behavior. But when he goes back to the country (or to his childhood home) his demeanor changes a little and he feels remorseful for being so snobby to Joe. I think that the two settings reflect Pip's two sides, a little. I'm not sure that's the answer you were looking for, but that's just what spoke to me.
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