Thursday, February 25, 2010

Great Expectations: The First Stage

The quote that Pip is referring to explains several aspects of how the events occurred in his life. It is mainly about how a "memorable day" creates a first link or chain for the future. This means that this one single event has affected him, emotionally and maybe physically for the rest of his life, creating a "chain". I believe that this day was the day that he had lied to his sister, and Joe. He is altered when he realizes how lying impacted Joe, how he was so trusting to Pip. After Pip learns about Joe's life, and his appreciation to his dad and lying, he is forever changed by how Joe feels.

Pip learns that he has to appreciate everything that he has, no matter what happens. Joe endured the pain from his father, and still loved him. Pip, knowing this, is more mature and understandable, and learns that he shouldn't lie about things, and respect his sister and Joe. One memorable day I had that began my "chain" was when I took my first piano lesson. I was amazed on all the different notes the piano could make, and how good my teacher was. From then on, I was inspired to learn piano well, and I am pretty decent as of today. Music changed my view on life; there are many things that music can contribute to going from entertainment and beyond.

ANOTHER view of the quote refers to Pip's first day at Miss Havisham's house. This changes or alters Pip's life when Havisham brings up Estella to him. Pip immediately becomes attracted to her, and soon learns that she was cruel, and mean. Also, Pip learns many things, and has changed his view on being a blacksmith, like Joe.

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