Pip falls in love with Estella, Miss Havisham's ward from "summary" of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens - Delphi Classics (Illustrated) by Charles Dickens
Pip, a young boy in Charles Dickens's novel, Great Expectations, finds himself drawn to Estella, who is under the care of the eccentric Miss Havisham. From their first meeting, Pip is captivated by Estella's beauty and grace, despite her cold and distant demeanor towards him. As Pip grows older, his feelings for Estella only intensify, though he is aware of the obstacles standing in the way of their potential relationship. Miss Havisham, who has raised Estella to break men's hearts, has made it clear to Pip that he is not worthy of her affections. Despite this, Pip cannot help but idealize Estella and dream of a future with her. Throughout the novel, Pip's infatuation with Estella drives much of his actions and decisions. He becomes determined to better himself in order to become a suitable match for her, even as he grapples with his own insecurities...
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