Redemption

Last class period we were discussing important thoughts and criticisms about the book Great Expectations. One that was never mentioned was the strong theme of redemption. Some people found Pip not to be a favorable character because he turned his back on his friends and forgot who he was. This makes Pip human! All people deceive, lie, abandon and take for granted the things we cherish.

Many characters in the book and not favorable characters, but are given a chance to make amends for what they have done. Pip is a young and innocent boy who helped Magwich when he needed it. Pip treated Magwich not as a criminal, but as a regular person which caused Magwich to give him all the money to make Pip successful. The most important part of the book is when Magwich reveals he is Pips benefactor. In this single moment of time, Pip realizes what his life has become. This is the point in time where pip strives for redemption and want to make things right.

Mrs. Joe was a malicious character who never took pleasure in anything and suppressed Joe and Pip but right before she did she asked for forgiveness.

Miss Havisham wanted to corrupt and break all the hearts of man, but in the end learned the errors of what she has done and asked for forgiveness.

Even the convict, Magwich who has committed a crime has some qualities of redemption when he becomes Pips benefactor.

It is an important theme that everyone is capable of doing awful things and in the same way everyone is capable of doing great things