In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens criticizes materialism, social class, and the pursuit of wealth at the expense of personal relationships. Pip's feelings of shame and inadequacy at being poor highlight society's emphasis on status and wealth, and how this can lead to a sense of personal worthlessness. Through Pip's character, Dickens critiques the values of ambition and social climbing that overshadow the importance of integrity and compassion.
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