Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Estella, Star

". . . and in all the broad expanse of tranquil light they showed to me, I saw the shadow of no parting from her." (479)

Like many other great authors, Charles Dickens uses lightness and darkness as powerful representation. In Great Expectations, lightness is represented in a unique way. Estella, meaning star, is the name of the beautiful women that Pip is in love with. Estella's radiant beauty contrasts with all of the negative events going on around Pip - lack of a traditional family, insecurity and near death experiences.

"Estella - meaning of Estella name." Baby Names | Name Meanings | Baby Boy Names, Baby Girl Names. Web. 19 Jan. 2010. .

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