Character

Many of Dickens's novels are notable for having a whole 'ensemble cast' of unusual and memorable characters, in addition to the central characters. Great Expectations is no exception.

Look at the list of characters below, a selection of the many that are introduced throughout the novel.

• Which do you think are the most important – in terms of the plot?
• Which characters would you expect to get the most 'screen time' in a film adaptation?
• Which of the characters do you think is the most memorable from your reading of the novel itself?