Do Now

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Do Now

• What do you think of when you hear the word
  success? What does it mean to you?

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Great Expectations
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Background on England in the 1800s

• The 1800s were a turbulent time in England.
• Poverty and disease were rampant.
• The legal system was unjust.
• Many abuses
• No rights for children
• Money could solve any problem
• Women had few legal rights.
• If a divorce should occur, the husband received
  the children and any and all property or
  belongings of the wife, even if they were in her
  possession before the marriage.

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Charles Dickens

• 1812-1870
• Worked in a factory as a child
• This experience had a profound effect on his
  writing.
• Campaigned for social reform
• Critique of the harsh living conditions of
  England are often seen in his novels
• One of the most celebrated and important English
  authors
• Wrote some of the most memorable characters in
  all of literature
• Ebenezer Scrooge
• A Christmas Carol 1843
• Oliver Twist
• February 1837 April 1839
• David Copperfield
• May 1849 November 1850
• Wrote Great Expectations in two chapter, weekly
  installments in the publication All the Year
  Round from December 1860 to August 1861

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Guiding Questions

• Protagonist Phillip Pirrip Pip
• Guiding Questions
• What does it mean to have great expectations?
• How do the hopes and dreams of the characters in
  the book grow and change as the story progresses?
• What are the possible benefits and downfalls of
  achieving everything you have ever wanted? How
  does this relate to the characters in the book?

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Bildungsroman

• Story is an example of a bildungsroman
• A German word meaning a novel of
  self-cultivation
• a novelistic form that concentrates on the
  development and growth of the protagonist usually
  from childhood to maturity
• Coming of age story
• The protagonist goes on a journey of some kind.
• The novel ends with an understanding by the
  protagonist of himself/herself and his/her new
  place in the world.

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Themes

• Good vs. Evil and Right vs. Wrong
• Struggle Between Social Classes
• Ambition
• The Burden of Guilt

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Classwork

• Complete worksheet on Predictions.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 1-3 of Great Expectations and
  complete corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• The feeling of being lonely is an inevitable part
  of the human experience. However, some peoples
  lives are particularly lonelier than others. How
  is loneliness embodied in the opening chapters of
  the story?

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Chapters 1-3

• Why is the first chapter so important?
• Compare and contrast Pip and the first convict.
• What examples of humor can be found in the first
  chapter?
• Explain why the story is more interesting written
  in first person point of view.
• Explain how guilt has affected Pips life.

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Chapters 1-3

• Discuss the theme of right and wrong or good and
  evil found in these first three chapters.
• How is the relationship between Pip and his
  sister different from the relationship between
  Pip and Joe?

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Classwork

• Complete character web worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 4-5 and complete corresponding
  questions.

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Do Now

• What do you think it says about a person when he
  is willing to offer compassion to another who may
  not necessarily be deserving of such a feeling?

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Chapters 4-5

• Describe the Christmas dinner from Pips point of
  view.
• How are the attitudes of Pip and Joe toward the
  first convict similar? How does the convicts
  behavior warrant compassion? 
• What themes are beginning to emerge from these
  chapters?

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Chapters 4-5

• Complete classwork worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 6-7 and complete corresponding
  questions.

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Do Now

• As human beings, we treat the different people in
  our lives in different ways, based on the
  relationship we may have with them. However, it
  can be argued that everyone in your life has a
  sense of the person that you truly are. Do you
  agree with that statement? Or do you think its
  possible to treat the varied people in your life
  in completely different ways?

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Chapters 6-7

• How does Dickens build suspense in his novel?
• Explain how the bond between Pip and Joe becomes
  even stronger. 
• Describe Joes relationship with Pip and his
  relationship with his wife.

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Chapters 6-7

• Complete classwork worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 8-15 for Friday 1/3 and Chapters
  16-19 for Tuesday 1/7 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• How do the authors or directors of your favorite
  books and movies keep you interested throughout?
  What do they do to ensure you keep reading or
  watching?

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Chapters 8-9

• How does Pips first day at Miss Havishams
  change him forever? 
• Give examples of Joes goodness.
• Compare Miss Havisham and Satis House.
• Describe Estella and her effect on Pip.

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Chapters 10-11

• How does Pips visit with Miss Havisham and her
  wedding cake affect him?
• What does Dickens use to create suspense and
  interest in the novel?
• Discuss Pips encounter with Miss Havishams
  relatives. What are his impressions of them?
• How is humor used concerning Pip and the pale
  young gentleman?

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Chapters 12-13

• How has Pip changed? Give examples of his
  dissatisfaction with his life and family.
• How is Pip affected by being apprenticed to Joe? 
• Describe Uncle Pumblechook.

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Chapters 14-15

• Describe Orlick.
• Describe Pips return to see Miss Havisham. How
  is he feeling? What is really motivating him to
  go back there?
• Describe the current state of Joe and Pips
  relationship.

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Chapters 16-17

• Describe Biddy. How does she differ from
  Estella?
• Explain the relationship between Pip and Biddy.
• Discuss the attack on Mrs. Joe. How has it
  affected Pip?

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Chapters 18-19

• Describe the circumstances or coincidences that
  help make Pip believe Miss Havisham is his
  benefactor.
• Discuss the first stage of Pips life. How can
  this stage be called one of innocence or
  childhood?
• Discuss the two settings in the novel that of
  Satis House and that of the forge with its
  marshes. What characters are associated with
  each, and how do they affect Pip?
• Dickens is well-known for his life like
  characters. Explain how he uses them to add
  meaning to the story thus far.
• Do any of the characters weve seen so far embody
  stereotypes? (the spoiled rich girl, the
  uneducated poor man, etc.) Which characters show
  stereotyping and how?

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Homework

• Read Chapters 20-23 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• In these chapters, were introduced to the
  character of Belinda who seems to be an
  ornamental person she is of a high social
  class but is incapable of caring for her
  household or children. Due to the fact that Pip
  is learning how to be a gentleman but is not
  learning a trade or anything substantial, do you
  think he could be classified in the same way? Why
  or why not?

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Chapters 20-23

• Discuss Pips impressions of London.
• Describe Mr. Jaggerss office and how it is
  representative of the lawyer.
• What does Pip find out about Miss Havishams
  past? Relate her story and its effects upon her
  life.
• Discuss how Herberts new name for Pip is
  appropriate.
• What is Pips impression of Belinda and Matthew
  Pockets home life?
• Compare Belinda Pockets obsession with social
  status and nobility with that of Pips quest for
  social status and becoming a gentleman.

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Chapters 20-23

• Complete classwork worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 24-25 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• We are getting near the half way point of the
  novel. What stands out to you the most about the
  story? What do you find most interesting? Is
  there anything thats happened in the story that
  mirrors your own life? What do you like the best?
  The least?

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Chapters 24-25

• Does Pip have a high opinion of his tutor?
• Describe the dual personalities of Mr. John
  Wemmick.
• Describe Mr. Wemmicks life at Walworth.
• Discuss the irony of Mr. Wemmicks labors at the
  Castle being an acceptable source of pride, and
  Joes labors as a blacksmith being unacceptable
  to Pip.

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Chapters 26-27

• Compare and contrast Pips dinner engagement at
  the home of Mr. Jaggers with that of Mr. Wemmick.
• Discuss Joes visit with Pip. How has Pip
  changed?
• In your opinion, what characteristics make a
  gentleman?

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Chapters 24-27

• Complete classwork worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 28-29 of Great Expectations and
  complete corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• In these chapters, Miss Havisham encourages Pip
  to love Estella, even if she attempts to push him
  away or treats him poorly. What do you think of
  people who continually put up with tough
  situations in relationships? Are they foolish
  for sticking it out? Or are they simply trying
  to do what they can to make the relationship work?

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Chapters 28-29

• Discuss the different kinds of love presented in
  the novel.
• Describe how Dickens uses coincidence to piece
  together his novel, and how the coincidences
  affect Pip.
• How has the relationship between Joe and Pip
  changed from the beginning of the novel? Explain
  the reasons for the changes.

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Chapters 28-29

• Complete classwork worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 30-31 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• Unrequited love is experienced by arguably
  everyone at some point in life. Pip is in the
  midst of this feeling right now. Have you
  experienced this feeling? How did you deal with
  it? How did the situation work out?

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Chapters 30-31

• How is Pip received when he visits his village?
  How does he act?
• What is a farce, and how is Mr. Wopsles
  performance an example of this term?

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Chapters 30-31

• Complete classwork worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 32-33 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• Can money buy happiness? Explain your reasoning.

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Chapters 32-33

• Discuss the influence of prisons, convicts, and
  criminal lawyers upon Pips life.
• Explain why Mr. Wemmick is compared to a gardener
  in Newgate Prison.
• Does wealth bring happiness to Pip? Explain this
  in terms of Pip and Estellas relationship.
• How have Miss Havishams relatives played a part
  in Estellas and Pips lives?
• Define and discuss the use of similes in these
  two chapters.

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Chapters 32-33

• In your group, look for relevant quotes that
  reflect the themes of the novel.
• Good vs. Evil and Right vs. Wrong
• Struggles Between Social Classes
• Ambition and Self-Improvement
• Guilt and Innocence

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Homework

• Read Chapters 34-35 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• Pip is realizing in these chapters that his
  wealth is not bringing him happiness. In fact,
  it is causing him to be quite miserable.
  Sometimes getting what you want can make you
  unhappy. Have you ever had an experience where
  you finally got what you wanted and it wasnt
  everything youd hoped it would be? How did you
  react?

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Chapters 34-35

• How has Pips fortune affected him and those
  around him?
• Describe the funeral of Mrs. Joe.
• Discuss Pip and Biddys relationship at this time.

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Chapters 34-35

• Complete classwork worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 36-37 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• Mr. Jaggers makes Herbert and Pip feel extremely
  uncomfortable. Have you ever encountered a
  person whose mere presence makes you feel uneasy?
  Explain.

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Chapters 36-37

• Compare and contrast Mr. Wemmicks life in London
  working for Jaggers and his life at the Castle in
  Walworth.
• Explain the conditions of Pips financial
  situation.

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Chapters 36-37

• Complete classwork worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 38-39 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• Some secrets are revealed in these chapters that
  leave Pip reeling. How do you react when secrets
  are revealed? Do you hide your shock well or is
  your reaction quite evident?

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Chapters 38-39

• Trace the references to convicts in Pips life.
  How have they influenced his life?
• Discuss the second stage of Pips life and how it
  may be called one of sin or adolescence. 
• How does the realization that the convict and not
  Miss Havisham is his benefactor affect Pip and
  his expectations?
• Dickenss characterizations are well known.
  Describe the character of Estella and her impact
  upon the novel.
• Discuss the character of the first convict.
  Describe his motivations and relate his story
  while in Australia. Discuss the convicts
  purpose in making Pip a gentleman.

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Chapters 38-39

• Complete classwork worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 40-41 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• Is it possible to separate yourself from the
  past? Why or why not?

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Chapters 40-41

• Discuss the effect of the mysterious man on the
  stairs.
• Mr. Jaggers tells Pip that he has no evidence
  that Miss Havisham was his benefactor. What
  evidence or indications does Pip have to believe
  that she was the author of his great expectations?

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Chapters 40-41

• Complete classwork worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 42-43 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• How much influence does a persons appearance
  have on others? How does it feel when youre
  judged based on your looks?

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Chapters 42-43

• Relate Proviss story concerning his background.
  Why would this knowledge explain why Provis is so
  intent on making Pip a gentleman?
• Describe the relationship between Provis and
  Compeyson.
• Compare how guilt affects Arthur and how it
  affects Compeyson.

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Chapters 42-43

• Complete classwork worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 44-45 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• In these chapters, Wemmick shows his true
  friendship to Pip. In what instances has a
  friend shown his/her loyalty to you? What were
  the circumstances surrounding the showing of
  friendship?

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Chapters 44-45

• Describe the conversation between Estella, Pip,
  and Miss Havisham that occurs at Satis House.
• Discuss the benefits of moving Provis to a room
  in the same boarding house as Herberts fiancée.
• Discuss the friendship that exists between
  Wemmick and Pip.

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Chapters 44-45

• In your group, categorize the characters in the
  novel as those that harm others, those that are
  harmed or hurt by others, and those who help
  others.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 46-47 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

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Do Now

• In these chapters, Pip is consumed by his
  paranoia and fear over being followed. Have you
  ever had a time in your life when something so
  significant happened, it was all you could think
  about? How did feeling like this affect you?
  Explain.

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Chapters 46-47

• Explain how Pips attitude toward the convict has
  changed from when he first encountered him again.
• Discuss the plans for helping Provis escape from
  London.

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Chapters 46-47

• With your group, complete the timeline worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 48-49 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

80
Do Now

• In these chapters Pip and Miss Havisham both
  realize the error of their previous ways. How do
  you react when you know youve done the wrong
  thing?

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Chapters 48-49

• Discuss the changes in Miss Havisham and what has
  brought about these changes.
• Relate Mollys story and how her past is
  interwoven with Miss Havishams past even though
  they never meet.
• Trace the changes that have taken place in Pips
  character since arriving in London.

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Chapters 48-49

• With your partner, look for instances of where
  Dickens's storytelling makes it evident that the
  story was published in installments and discuss
  the effects on the story. Cite specific examples.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 50-51 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

84
Do Now

• Pip learns the background on Estellas family in
  these chapters. He decides not to tell her about
  these developments because it would destroy her
  current life and her marriage. Is it sometimes
  acceptable to keep a secret, if it could be
  detrimental to a person? Or do you live by the
  idea that the truth is always best? Explain.

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Chapters 50-51

• Discuss the prison system in the 19th century.
• Discuss the court system regarding children in
  the 19th century.

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Chapters 50-51

• Complete classwork worksheet.

87
Homework

• Read Chapters 52-53 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

88
Do Now

• Orlick finally seeks revenge on Pip in these
  chapters. What do you make of grudges? Do you
  tend to forgive and forget, or do you hold onto
  what people have done to you? Explain.

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Chapters 52-53

• Describe Orlicks plot to murder Pip.
• What purpose does Orlick serve in the novel?
• How is Pip continuing to change?

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Chapters 52-53

• Complete your character sketch worksheet.

91
Homework

• Read Chapters 54-55 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

92
Do Now

• What do you think of people who seem to have bad
  luck? How much is what happens in our lives in
  our control and how much is left to fate or some
  other force? Explain.

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Chapters 54-55

• Describe the escape and capture of Magwitch.
• Discuss how Dickens uses humor in these chapters.

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Chapters 54-55

• Complete classwork worksheet.

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Homework

• Read Chapters 56-57 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

96
Do Now

• In these chapters, Pip reflects back on his
  mistakes in life and wants to rectify them.
  Weve talked before about how people react when
  they know theyre wrong about something. Along
  the same lines, how do you react when you know
  youve wronged someone? How do you go about
  apologizing? Explain.

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Chapters 56-57

• Describe the last days between Pip and Magwitch.
• Explain why Joe becomes more distant as Pip
  becomes healthier.

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Chapters 56-57

• Complete classwork worksheet.

99
Homework

• Read Chapters 58-59 of Great Expectations and
  answer corresponding questions.

100
Do Now

• How do you feel about the way Dickens set up the
  novel? Now that you know all the answers to the
  unanswered questions he put forth, was there
  anything you would have done differently?
  Explain.

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Chapters 58-59

• How has guilt affected Pips life?
• Explain why the love between Joe and Biddy is the
  only true love in the novel.

102
Chapters 58-59

• Complete classwork worksheet.

103
Homework

• Study for Great Expectations test.