Great Expectations follows the life of Pip, an orphan raised by his harsh sister and her gentle husband in rural England. One day, he helps a mysterious escaped convict, an act that unknowingly shapes his destiny. Later, Pip is invited to the home of the eccentric Miss Havisham, where he meets and falls in love with her beautiful but cold-hearted ward, Estella. Pip’s life takes a dramatic turn when he is suddenly granted a fortune by an anonymous benefactor and sent to London to become a gentleman, believing that Miss Havisham is behind it and that he is meant to marry Estella.

As Pip grows older, he discovers painful truths: his wealth actually comes from the convict he once helped, not from Miss Havisham, and Estella is not destined to be his. Through betrayal, disappointment, and eventual humility, Pip learns the value of loyalty, love, and inner character over social class and wealth. Dickens weaves a powerful coming-of-age story rich with social criticism, vivid characters, and emotional depth, ultimately highlighting the true nature of “great expectations.”