In the book Great Expectations, the author Charles Dickens reveals a lot about the characters’ personality through their names. The character Estella is described by Pip as “beautiful and self possessed” (56). Estella is Miss Havisham’s ward and when she was called into a room, Pip states that “her light came along into the long dark passage like a star” (59). The name “Estella” is of Latin origin, with stella meaning star. Like stars, Estella is far away from Pip’s reach and this quality makes Pip’s desire even greater.
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I agree that Charles Dickens reveals many characteristics of somebody by their name. The name Estella doesn't just show that she is beautiful and self-possessed but also shows that she is free. When the name Estella is pronounced, people think of freedom. One reason they think they think of this is because when they pronounce the "la" it sounds like it has a ringing sound. This ringing sound symbolizes freedom. Pronunciation of a character's name in Great Expectations help the reader know more about the character just like the origins and descriptions of the character.
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