Miss Havisham Character Analysis

Estella is a puppet that is being controlled entirely, by Miss Havisham, “the puppet owner.” She never has a say in what to do because she has to follow Miss Havisham’s instructions. For example, “We have no choice, you and I, but to obey our instructions. We are not free to follow our own devices, you and I.” Estella said, while having a conversation with Pip. During this conversation, Estella is indirectly notifying Pip that she cannot make any of her own decisions and that they have to follow there instructions or commands. She says “we have no choice …” because she has to always respect Miss Havisham’s decisions. Estella also has been trained to break man heart, since Miss Havisham wants revenge after her experience from the past. In Chapter

twenty-two, “Bad taste,” said Herbert, laughing, “but a fact. Yes, she had sent for me on a trial visit, and if I had come out of it successfully, I suppose I should have been provided for; perhaps I should have been what-you-may-called it to Estella.”… “Affianced,” he explained, still busy with the fruit. “Betrothed. Engaged. What’s-his-named. Any word of that sort.” “How did you bear your disappointment?” Pip asked. “Pooh!” said he, “I didn’t care much for it. She’s a Tartar.” Herbert said.

“Miss Havisham?” Pip said. “I don’t say no to that, but I meant Estella” replied Herbert. During this conversation and also later on the chapter, the first heartbreak that Estella has done occur. In this chapter, it is also revealed that Miss Havisham is behind all of this to get revenge for what happen in her past. The last reason is that Estella had to go study abroad to be a lady, even if she did not like it at all. In Chapter 15, “You are looking round for Estella? Hey?” Miss Havisham said. “I had been looking round—in fact, for Estella—and I stammered that I hoped she was well.” Replied Pip. “Abroad,” said Miss Havisham; “educating for a lady; far out of reach; prettier than ever; admired by all who see her. Do you feel that you have lost her?” During this conversation, Pip felt like Miss Havisham did this to get Estella away from him. Miss Havisham also made Pip get a stronger desire for Estella by telling how pretty she got, and also talking about everyone admiring her, so she can break his heart with even more pain. Estella is a puppet because she has no freedom or ability to make her own decision. She has to do everything Miss Havisham, “the puppet owner” instructs her to

do.