Great Expectations is all about a little boy named Pip who has a big dream to rise in society to become a gentleman. Charles Dickens works through Pip's eyes, and shows through each chapter the difficulties of growing up. When he eventually gets his "expectations" they don't seem as significant and wonderful as he had imagined. It seems as a reader, that he had everything he wanted as a blacksmith right in front of him. He just didn't see it.
Great Expectations reminds me a lot of Finding Nemo. Finding Nemo is all about a little fish named Nemo who lives in the ocean, but gets caught and taken to a fish tank. How does this relate to Great Expectations? Well, Nemo is a lot like Mr. Pip. They both are growing up and making their own mistakes along the way. I chose Nemo because he didn't appreciate his dad. Instead of loving and listening to his father, Nemo goes and does his own thing. Pip acts the same way towards Joe, and doesn't appreciate him for all that he has given him. Their "I know it all attitude" is apparent from the beginning, but they both have a big conscience that is always telling them right from wrong. Through all of this both of their dad's still love them.
The theme of “growing up” is portrayed in both stories. I hoped you enjoyed!
Hey Ra Ra Bear (:
ReplyDeleteI really liked your idea about Finding Nemo and after reading your blog I do see the connection between them. They both have the theme of growing up which is portrayed in different ways. Great blog, and I always enjoy reading your ideas!
Love you dear,
Brooke (:
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