Do Estella and Miss Havisham present an antithetical example of Victorian femininity? OR are these characters and others actually indicative of the feminine plight in the 19th Century English societal setting? "Great Expectations" By Charles Dickens is based around the transformation development of the main character, Pip, from a child into a man, a blacksmith into a gentleman, from lower-class to higher-class. "Great Expectations" is one of his novels that has been greatly influenced by …showed first 75 words of 1319 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1319 total…Dickens closely deals with the roles of females in Victorian society. Estella, Miss Havisham and Mrs Joe all present an antithetical example of Victorian femininity due to their roles in society and dominant views over men. They rebel against the traditional role of females to be second to men. However, Biddy and Joe are actually indicative of Victorian femininity. These fulfil the feminine roll providing loyalty, care, and moral and religious support for their families.