This is a masterpiece by Charles Dickens. The story is told in a semi-autobiographical style and is the story of Philip Pirrip, referred to as Pip in the novel. We see Pip telling his story to us. And as the title goes, it is a story of expectations and life.

Pip is an orphan who lives with his older sister and husband, Joe. He works with Joe, who has a warm affection for Pip. Pip once gets food and rum for a convict who escaped from prison. The convict turns up again towards the end of the novel bringing about a considerable turn in the story. Other major characters in the story are Miss Havisham and Estella. Miss Havisham lives in a mansion and is an eccentric character. There are mysteries surrounding her like a big house and none else, a wedding gown, (more…)