Character Analysis of Pip in the Novel: "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

In this literary study, the theme of identity will be examined in a character analysis of Pip in "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens. In the novel, Pip is a young man who is the narrator and the main character used to define identity. Pip is a confused character constantly seeking his own identity, but he can never seem to understand who he is or where he is going in life. At times, Pip is uncertain …

…adolescents as they struggle to find their own identities. Pip believed social status was important, but in the end he sees that love and friendship are important. Life is not as rosy as many people seek to find, but those finding their own identities will see that love and understanding is better than wealth. Works Cited: Dickens, Charles. Great Expectations. 2005. Online Literature Library. 4 Dec. 2005 <http://www.literature.org/authors/dickens-charles/great-expectations/>.