Earliest Memory

Great Expectations begins with Pip's earliest memory. This memory is important in establishing many of Pip's character traits and sets off a chain of events that impact the rest of the story.

Write a paragraph analyzing how Dickens creates Pip's character through this early memory: what are Pip's thoughts and actions concerning this event and how do they help you understand this character?

Then think back to your earlier memories - can you think of something that you experienced when you were very young that had an impact on your development? How does your reaction in this early experience show your personality?

Write two paragraphs for this post. The first paragraph should be about how Dickens creates Pip through his earliest memory and the aftermath (you can refer to anything in chapters 1-4); the second paragraph should describe one of your earliest memories and remark on how that memory helped shape you.

Due Monday, February 22.