Great Expectations by Exia

An interactive choose your own adventure game inspired by the Charles Dickens's novel Great Expectations

AP Lit
Johnny Z

In Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, the tale of an orphan coming of age and pursuing his expectations of becoming a gentleman, contains many different layers of commentary regarding class distinctions in Victorian England. The characters of this book all strive to either gain or keep their largesse, no matter what it takes to achieve it. Consequently, these characters unconsciously sacrifice their personalities to become selfish and cold, only to pursue a life of wealth and elevate their social status. Dickens meant to show the audience a tale of love mixed with economic and sociological commentary, as the relationship and conflict between rich and poor is made clear through both Pip and Estella's star-crossed love.