Great Expectations

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The story begins with a tense encounter between Pip, an orphan, and a menacing convict in a desolate churchyard. This frightening meeting sets the stage for Pip's journey, which leads him to the eccentric Miss Havisham and her beautiful but aloof ward, Estella. As Pip grapples with his feelings for Estella and the influence of Miss Havisham, themes of love, ambition, and social class emerge, shaping his future and the choices he must make.