Pip's expectations are shattered by reality from "summary" of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens - Delphi Classics (Illustrated) by Charles Dickens
Throughout the novel, Pip's hopes and dreams are constantly thwarted by the harsh realities of life. As a young boy, he dreams of becoming a gentleman and escaping his humble origins. However, as he grows older, he learns that achieving his goal is not as easy as he once thought. His expectations are shattered when he realizes the true cost of becoming a gentleman - sacrificing his integrity and betraying those who love him. Pip's belief that wealth and social status will bring him happiness is shattered when he discovers that his fortune has been obtained through illegal means. The revelation that his benefactor is a criminal leaves him disillusioned and ashamed. He realizes that money cannot buy him true happiness or redemption for his past mistakes. Furthermore, Pip's romantic expectations are shattered when he discovers that Estella, the object of his affection, is incapable of love. Despite his best...
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