Making Connections

     In Great Expectations Pip is trying to find a life that suites him. He is never quite content, and always seems to have something to complain about. I think a big theme that Dickens was trying to show is that simple is not necessarily bad. Pip ventures to London, only to be dissapointed. I think it is shown that in a much simpler life, there is more stability and consistency. On the other hand, in the fast life of an aristocratic person, there are many surprises and more freedoms. These things make someone more irresponsible, as is shown by Pip's and Herbert's booming amount of debt. Another theme I find in this book is finding yourself, and staying true to that person you know you are.

    In my favorite movie, Lost in Translation, the main character is stuck in an awful marriage, and basically living a life he doesn't like. For his job he travels to Japan, and instantly falls in love with the more simplistic way of life. He likes how they aren't so materialistic, and how they are so kind. He goes on many excursions throughout the city, and wishes for a life in Japan. For him, going from a hectic career to this warm-welcoming place, he found himself. He found that this simpler way of life was far more enjoyable and relaxing than the stressful industry of acting. Although I'm not sure how Pip's story ends, my prediction is that in the end he will come the realization that his life was far better than this hectic, stress written life he's been leading since he became involved with Estella. I think that eventually, Pip will become fed up with always trying to prove himself to others, for that completely masks a person's true personality. Another similarity, based on my prediction, is that both characters have to leave their life and go someplace very different to find themselves.