In the Passage, refer to the paragraph that
begins on page 3 and ends on page 4. What can
be understood about Pip's view of Miss Havisham
based on the evidence in this paragraph?
Great Expectations, a novel written by Charles Dickens
(1812-1870) a influenced by the rigid class structure of
Victorian England in this excerpt a young orphan named
Pip is sent to visit a wealthy eccentric woman named Miss
Hovisam to entertain her. Unknown to Pip, Miss Hovisham
was left at the altar on the day of her wedding many years
before she has lived ever since as it time had stopped at
that foto hour
Pip thinks that he might be able to help her
overcome her loss.
Pip is frightened by her unusual appearance.
Excerpt from Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens
Pip is sympathetic toward her because she looks
so weak
In an arm-chair, with an elbow resting on
the table and her head leaning on that hand.
sat the strangest lady I have ever seen, or
shall ever see
She was dressed in rich materials-satins, and
lace, and silks. -all of white.
Pip understands her sadness because of his past
experiences.
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