The theme of isolation in "Great Expectations" through Miss Havisham.

Question: How does Dickens in his portrayal of Miss Havisham explore the theme of isolation? The oldest of eight children, Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth in 1812. Dickens experienced a very traumatic childhood which included the ordeal of seeing two of his brother pass away. John Dickens, his father, worked as a clerk in the Navy Pay Office, due to his occupation, the Dickens family had to move a lot. Financial problems led to the …

…about the "diseased and unhealthy" society, and consider their positions. He uses the book to effectively put across his views, and his eagerness and desire to bring about change and create a better; more just society is evident in his treatment of the theme of isolation. Through the use of imagery, language, characterisation and dramatic devices, Charles Dickens successfully explores the theme of isolation through Miss Havisham, and also put across his views and ideas.