Name: Tutor: Course: Date: Great Expectations Great Expectations generally is a novel that portrays a psychological development of the central character and thus has been termed as bildungsroman. However, it is important to note that Great Expectations like Dickens’s other novels, does not conform to one particular genre. It is a story of love and passion as well as a narrative that functions as a thoughtful social commentary. The beginning of the novel deals with marshes situated in the flat and dowdy countryside. The author points out the cultural, social and moral deprivations of a village life where the main character stems from. A number of literature scholars have reviewed Great Expectations by Dickens based on varied contexts. One particular scholar who has reviewed this novel is Jay Clayton in his article “Is Pip Postmodern.” The scholar reviews the novel based on the era it was published. This paper gives a summary of great expectations, explores the main themes of the novel and finally explores Clayton’s review of Great Expectations. Summ