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    Estella from her attitude and appearance. This attitude and appearance is what Pip wanted to attain so that Estella would love him. In chapter 17 Pip tells Biddy I am not at all happy as I am (Dickens‚ 127). He wants to become a gentleman. Throughout the book we discover that his false love controls Pip. His infatuation for Estella inspires him to become an educated gentleman. Miss Haversham did. After her betrayal in love she hardened her heart towards her fellow man. By hardening her heart and suppressing

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    women feel as if they must behave in a manner that is acceptable to the public. Expectations can be seen as something that is suppose to happen. As well as societal expectations‚ which are unclear‚ and unwritten standards‚ followed by people in a specific environment. They differ for every individual depending on their environment‚ and culture. One would assume the individual would conform to their societal expectations‚ but that’s not the case. Instead the individual performance reflects the way they

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    Behavioral Expectations The basis of a positive and effective learning environment are centered around the ideas of consistency‚ mutual respect‚ participation and trust. Without these values no classroom‚ work‚ or home environment can function at their true potential. As in any structured atmosphere‚ a classroom must have participation from its students in the procedures and routines set in place by their educator. It is equally as important for the educator to convey his or her expectations‚ rules

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    张雪 英语1004 Pip’s great expectations can be treated as a dramatic exploration of human growth and fame that distort the value of an ordinary people and make him lose his original virtues . Pip‚as a simple blacksmith’s boy ‚ intends to challenge the social boundaries . Although His dream is just to be a common blacksmith at first‚ his dream has gradually changed since he goes to Miss Havisham’s house as a company. It’s quite inevitable that people change as the environment changes. Life in Miss Havisham’s

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    First Quarter Book Analysis on Great Expectations By: Stephen Rahimian In Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations‚ Pip‚ the main protagonist in the story‚ is very idealistic and yearns to become a gentleman. He wants to better himself and rise above his humble origins in hopes of winning over his love Estella. Pip is also a very kind man and cares about the ones who are close to him. However‚ he is also a very arrogant man‚ and he does not see what his arrogance

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    person can be complicated when one has "great expectations." In Charles Dickens’ finest novel‚ "Great Expectations‚" a young boy named Phillip Pirrup known as Pip who’s great expectations are a dramatized exploration of human growth and the pressures that distort the potential of an ordinary individual‚ especially in the process of growing up. Pip is a simple blacksmith’s boy who aspires to cross social boundaries when he realizes his own upbringing is common; however‚ he has no means to change; mysteriously

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    Expectations for ENC1101 English may not be one of my strongest areas of expertise‚ but with a little guidance I am positive that I have the potential to become a good writer. In ENC1101‚ I expect to grow as an English student. I want to gain experience‚ and have the knowledge in different areas of writing so I will be able to utilize the techniques I’ve learned and apply them to my life. I am certain that if I take the information I learn from this class and use it wisely‚ it will help me get

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    Great Expectations Human nature is the psychological and social qualities that characterize humankind. Human nature separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom. The underlining theme of human nature is evident in Great Expectation by Charles Dickens use of his characters. A main characteristic that Dickens displays is friendship. The friendship between Pip and Herbert is strong. Herbert was significant to Pip’s growth in social class and eventual to his revelation. “Friendship was one

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    Faith R. Sims Eng3010 11/24/2005 Great Expectations Hollywood and the movie industry have made many bold attempts over the past decade in bringing to life old classics. None however in my opinion have been done more boldly than the remoulding of Charles Dickens ’s Great Expectations. This compelling piece is a rebirth storyline of the past retold in Modern times. Any attempt at bringing a Dickens work to the screen would be an awesome task to accomplish. I ’ve found his writing to

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    Legitimate Expectation

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    LEGITIMATE EXPECTATION The Legal and Institutional Background The doctrine of legitimate expectation operates as a control over the exercise of discretionary powers conferred upon a public authority. The typical reason why discretionary powers are conferred upon a public authority is to ensure that they are exercised having due regard to the particular circumstances of individual cases coming before the decision-maker – ie in circumstances where Parliament was not confident at the time

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