Why Do People Change In Great Expectations

A basic nature of humans is to strive to be accepted. In life, it is natural for someone to want to change if she is not accepted. But, it is also common for one to feel like she is being forced to change herself. One might find herself feeling the need to alter her persona, mannerisms, or qualities of herself. Changes like these seem so persistent in society that there must be a reason for it. Why do people alter themselves to be accepted? Often times people will change themselves to appeal more to others because they believe it will make themselves look better. In other words, people are willing to change their identities to fit certain expectations. Multiple times characters in the book Great Expectations by Charles Dickens make these kinds of changes. As a result, identity is a massive theme in the story. One day when Mrs. Joe is walking Pip to Miss Havisham’s house she wears and carries many unnecessary items.
We walked to town, my sister leading the way in a very large beaver bonnet, and carrying a basket like the Great Seal of England in plaited straw, a pair of pattens, a spare shawl, and an umbrella, though it was a fine bright day. I am not quite clear

In the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, identity is a main theme. Scout, the main character struggles with her identity numerous times throughout the book. On one occasion, Scout wears a dress and attends one of Aunt Alexandra’s tea parties. The women at the gathering are surprised to see Scout in a dress because she would normally never wear one.
“You’re mighty dressed up, Miss Jean Louise,” she said. “Where are your britches today?”
“Under my dress.” [...] Miss Stephanie Crawford called from across the room, “Whatcha going to be when you grow up, Jean Louise? A lawyer? [...] Don’t you want to grow up to be a lawyer?”