Dickens used a plethora of symbols that gave Pip examples of what he could become. By showing Pip what he could become it changed his mindset on his expectations. The first symbolization the author utilized was Magwitch. Magwitch symbolized the worst that Pip could turn into. Magwitch was wicked, selfish, and unwanted. Dickens introduced the reader to the worst potentially future Pip in the beginning of the novel because at this time Pip's expectafions were at his worst as well. Miss Havisham is wealthy and has a family. Pip sees this as his idealistic future because of the dreams society taught him. Pip doesn't honestly tell other characters in the book about Miss Havisham because he is insecure about his relationship with her. This suggests that he doesn't truly believe Miss Havisham should should be the person that represents himself in the future.
The characterization of male figures in his life forced him to realize the potential he had in himself rather than others. Dickens uses direct characterization when describing Joe Gargery. He was a nice, genuine man who is strong. Pip doesn't idolize Joe because he is not wealthy. Joe's kindness assists Pip in envisioning his new self. The father like figure, Jaggers is a wealthy man, but he takes advantage of others and doesn't create an intimate relationship with Pip. Jaggers is the man that pushed Pip into believing that in order to become successful he needed to be himself.
Pip endured a human version of a chrysalis. His mindset was ugly like a caterpillar. Then, he changed and his beliefs were as beautiful as a butterfly. Pip realized that without hardships or suffering there can be no success. Pip changed from embodying himself as others to believing in himself because he had potential to become greater than anyone else.
The characterization of male figures in his life forced him to realize the potential he had in himself rather than others. Dickens uses direct characterization when describing Joe Gargery. He was a nice, genuine man who is strong. Pip doesn't idolize Joe because he is not wealthy. Joe's kindness assists Pip in envisioning his new self. The father like figure, Jaggers is a wealthy man, but he takes advantage of others and doesn't create an intimate relationship with Pip. Jaggers is the man that pushed Pip into believing that in order to become successful he needed to be himself.
Pip endured a human version of a chrysalis. His mindset was ugly like a caterpillar. Then, he changed and his beliefs were as beautiful as a butterfly. Pip realized that without hardships or suffering there can be no success. Pip changed from embodying himself as others to believing in himself because he had potential to become greater than anyone else.
