In the context of the bildungsroman, we analyzed another metaphorical passage that speaks to the novel's theme-one's true self or identity can not be camouflaged by trappings of wealth.We next examined the assault of Mrs Joe and the character of Orlick, the likely perpetrator. Last ,we studied the dialogue between Pip and Biddy wherein Pip acknowledges he is miserable as a blacksmith's apprentice and wants to be a gentleman to impress Estella. Biddy questions Pip's motivations and goals . Kaitlin has actively participated in class discussion exploring a view that Dickens' critique of Pip remains hypocritical and unjustified as a person's desire to improve his financial and social status should be commended rather than denigrated .