The Significance of Social Classes In Great Expectations

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209). Joe creatively uses this metaphor to show the distinction between himself and Pip. he being more like a blacksmith, of a lower, more common class, and Pip, being more like gold, in reference to his height in society. Another example of class playing a role in the treatment of characters in the story is the scene of the trial of Magwitch vs. Compeyson. Magwitch gets along easier because of his position in society. Magwitch describes Compeyson's defense speech, ."..here you has afore you, side by side, two persons as your eyes can separate wide; one, the younger, well brought up... one; the elder, ill brought up... which is the worst one?" (p. 325). As the trial concludes, the results of are based upon class, not evidence. Social class has a tremendous influence in the way characters of the story are treated.

Classes not only determine the way someone is treated, but also define the level of education one receives. It is important to understand the aspect of education, in ...

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