Great Expectations:Skit Prep!

1. One scene from Great Expectations that I think would be really fun to perform or watch would be when the Pale Young Gentleman and Pip get into a fight outside the Satis House near the beginning of the book. The action would be exciting, and you could do it with just Herbert and Pip, or add on the part where Estella speaks to Pip afterwards.

2. Another scene that would be interesting to see is when Pip first meets Miss Havisham. This is a popular choice but the scene is filled with drama. Estella is extremely rude to Pip while Miss Havisham is being creepy and telling Estella to break his heart. All three of the actors would have fun with this scene.

3. A third scene that would be interesting to see would be when Orlick attacks Pip and threatens to kill him, but Pip is saved by Herbert. It would be fun to act out the fight, and a lot of action happens. It is also the time that Orlick admits to killing Mrs. Joe so it's an important scene.

Another Question

In Chapter 38 I was a little confused as to why Pip was following Estella around. I understand that he wants to spend time with her but he was just watching her with other men that she treats poorly. Was he told to follow her around or was it his choice? If it was his choice was it to make sure she didn't go for another man? I don't fully understand.

Great Expectations: Question

• "So throughout life our worst weaknesses and meannesses are usually committed for the sake of the people whom we most despise." (Chp. 27) This is right after Pip is rude to Joe when he comes to visit him in London. I'm wondering why Pip was so rude to Joe, was it just to show-off that he was better than him now? Why did Pip care more about showing off to Drummle than Joe's feelings?

Great Expectations: Photo

I chose a picture of two hands pulling away from each other because it represents Pip being pulled away from his home. Although he made the decision to go, and he wants to, it doesn't change the fact that he has to leave everything he knows behind and make the tough transition into being a gentleman. The hand higher up represents Pip because he is moving on to bigger and better things.