Worksheet on Pip's Development in Great Expectations
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet focuses on analysing Pip's character development in Dickens' Great Expectations, encouraging students to explore themes, techniques, and character motivations through close reading and annotation.
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Worksheet on Pip's Development in Great Expectations
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction and Scene Summary
In the opening chapters of Great Expectations, Pip is introduced as a young, empathetic boy living with his sister and her husband. His encounter with the escaped convict Magwitch in the marshes marks a pivotal moment, revealing his innate sense of morality and innocence. Dickens employs vivid imagery and colloquial speech to depict Pip's environment, highlighting the social divide and his inner conflict. As Pip grows, his aspirations for gentility and social status influence his decisions and perceptions of himself. Dickens’ use of symbolism, such as the forge representing humility and the mansion symbolising aspiration, underpins Pip’s internal journey. The narrative explores themes of guilt, ambition, and moral growth, as Pip navigates complex relationships and confronts his own shortcomings. Key phrases to consider include 'a fearful man', 'gentleman in the making', and 'a strange mixture of innocence and ambition'. These elements foreshadow Pip's evolving identity and moral compass, illustrating Dickens’ critique of social class and personal integrity.
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Questions on Pip's Character Development
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and your annotations. Use complete sentences where applicable.
1.
What initial qualities does Dickens attribute to Pip in the opening chapters?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one symbol mentioned in the summary that represents humility. Explain its significance in Pip's development.
[3 marks]3.
Describe how Dickens’ use of imagery and colloquial speech enhances the portrayal of Pip’s environment.
4.
What themes are central to Pip’s internal journey as outlined in the summary?
[2 marks]5.
Identify a literary technique Dickens uses to depict Pip's aspirations and social mobility.
[1 mark]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Symbolism
Cc) Irony
Dd) Alliteration
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Select one phrase from the passage that reveals Pip's moral conflict.
[2 marks]7.
Explain how Dickens’ critique of social class is reflected in the symbols and themes introduced in this scene.
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Based on the summary, what do you think Dickens wants the reader to understand about Pip’s moral development?
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- 12/31/2025
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