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Character

Many of Dickens's novels are notable for having a whole 'ensemble cast' of unusual and memorable characters, in addition to the central characters. Great Expectations is no exception.

Look at the list of characters below, a selection of the many that are introduced throughout the novel.

  • Which do you think are the most important – in terms of the plot?
  • Which characters would you expect to get the most 'screen time' in a film adaptation?
  • Which of the characters do you think is the most memorable from your reading of the novel itself?

 

Pip
Joe Gargery
Mrs. Joe
Bentley Drummle
Miss Havisham
Estella
Wemmick
Molly
Mr. Jaggers
Magwitch
Biddy
Herbert Pocket
Uncle Pumblechook