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Plot Summary Great Expectations is the story of Pip, an orphan boy adopted by a blacksmith's family, who has good luck and great expectations, and then loses both his luck and his expectations. Through this rise and fall, however, Pip learns how to find happiness. He learns the meaning of friendship and the meaning of love and, of course, becomes a better person for it. Pip¡¯s life changes when he is brought to Miss …

…of Great Expectations is quite simple: affection, loyalty, and conscience are more important than social advancement, wealth, and class. Great Expectations is a story that the public can relate to because at some point, everyone goes through the struggles that Pip must battle. It shows that possessions and wealth do not change who people are inside. I recommend this book to those who like to learn about themselves and those who enjoys reading Victorian novels.