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Dynamic Character

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Upon reading “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens, there are several characters that change in behavior, characteristics, and moral values. One character that perfectly exemplifies a dynamic character is the protagonist, who often uses self-examination to better himself. Phillip Pirrip, more commonly known as Pip, is central to the novel written by Dickens as it is, in its simplest form, a coming-of-age story about a boy that was brought up in a modest household. Pip demonstrates courage throughout the story and in doing so, is able to better himself over the course of the story. Examining oneself takes not only courage but humility and self-realization. The character of Pip and his transition from a boy to a man will be analyzed, while

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