Great Expectation is a classic novel by Charles Dickens. The story follows a young boy named Pip, an orphaned blacksmith’s apprentice. The story follows him from humble beginnings to becoming a gentleman. He does this through financial support from an anonymous benefactor, which adds a feeling of mystery to the story.
Along his journey, he meets characters such as the convict Magwitch, the wealthy Miss Havisham, and Estella. Pip falls in love with Estella, despite her rejecting him time after time.
The story has numerous plot twists and can be quite captivating. Dicken’s use of vivid imagery offers a glimpse into 19th-century British life that will make you feel as if you were there.
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Instructions
To play this Great Expectations word search game, find all the words hidden in the grid of letters. The words may be placed on the grid horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or even backward. Words with a space or dash will be shown as a single word.
To start playing, look for one of the words listed on the top of the puzzle. Then use your eyes to scan across and down each row of letters looking for matches. When you spot a match, drag your mouse across the word. Of course, use your finger if you are on a mobile phone. Once you've found all the words in the list, Enjoy this moment of satisfaction and take pride in your achievement!
Word List
- Bentley: criminal associate of Magwitch
- Estella: love interest
- Havisham: wealthy woman with dark secrets
- Jaggers: a lawyer who helps Pip
- Joe Gargery: Pip's kind-hearted blacksmith friend
- London: the city where Pip is sent for schooling and to become a gentleman
- Magwitch: convict from Pip's past
- Orlick: Joe's assistant and villain
- Pip: protagonist
- Wemmick: the clerk at Jaggers law firm
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