One cold and misty evening, a little boy meets an escaped criminal on the marshes near England’s coast. No, it’s not the opening of a TV crime drama (although it could be)—it’s the beginning of one of Charles Dickens’ most famous novels: Great Expectations.
This guide will dig deep into the themes of the novel and pick apart characters, symbols, quotes, and more.
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