Sunday, April 20, 2008

Great Synchronicities

In Great Expectations, I noticed various instances of synchronicity. One example being that Abel Magwitch, Molly, and Estella (Pip coming to know each of them from separate sources) each being unaware of the others' presence, but being related: Abel and Molly being the parents of Estella. Another example: Drummle, being despised by Pip, would cause Pip more pains in the future by marrying Estella. One more example: Compeyson, the escaped convict apprehended by Abel Magwitch, was the same man who broke Miss Havisham's heart and took her money. Pip falsely believed Miss Havisham to be his benefactor, but in fact it was Abel Magwitch. And Estella, raised by Miss Havisham, was Abel's daughter. These are only a few examples of the synchronicities in Great Expectations.

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