- "Now, Biddy," said I, "I am very sorry to see this in you. I did not expect to see this in you. You are envious, Biddy, and grudging. You are dissatisfied on account of my rise in fortune, and you can't help showing it." (p. 150)
As soon as Pip realizes the opportunity he is given, he becomes extremely rude towards Biddy and Joe. Dickens introduces the significant theme of social class importance through Pip's excitement of becoming a gentleman. Being immature, Pip is excessively boastful (as he thinks this is how wealthier people act) until the point where he turns snobbish towards his main supporters. Throughout the novel, Dickens shows the importance of loyalty and maintaining good relationships, yet here, Pip is so eager to improve his status, he acts completely out of line towards his friends and family.
Dickens stresses that social class has little matter in comparison to human relationships. Although Pip acts disrespectful here, eventually he comes to the realization that his bond with Joe/others is invaluable and worth so much more than what any status could give him. Photo Credit:
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what is Dickens saying about social class importance? in one of your later entries you do a much stronger job of asserting this -- see if you can pull some ideas from there -- this entry just needs that little piece added
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