<Tab/> <Tab/>Charles Dickens' novel, Great Expectations is the story of a village orphan named Pip, who struggles throughout the novel to find his place in society. Dickens explores the theme of guilt in the narrative by means of the main character Pip. Dickens strikes the reader , however, with the various forms of guilt throughout his life. Each stage of Pip's life represents a different stage of …showed first 75 words of 1486 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1486 total…ashamed of Joe. <Tab/>Pip's mastery of moral conduct becomes evident throughout the continuation of The story. Dickens gives an insight to situations that conflict with morals through Pip. Thus he leaves the reader with one important message: Morals dictated by society may not always be right, rather one must use his/her instincts and trust in what one believes, like Pip. All must realize and contemplate upon their great expectations.