Choose a Theme
This part requires a little bit of critical thinking (but not too much). You need to choose a theme that your video's going to demonstrate. Themes to consider include:
- The elusiveness of dreams
- Redemption
- The silliness of social status
- The two sides of ambition and self improvement
- The corrupting force of city life
- The fine line between crime, guilt and innocence
- The importance of loyal friends
- The damaging effects of obsessive love
- The universality of the hero's journey
- The long term effects of abuse and neglect
- The harm done to those seeking revenge
Further Reading
If you'd like details on Themes in Great Expectations, check out these excellent resources:
- Brilliantly done Themes in Great Expectations with evidence
- Random page on Significant Themes in Great Expectations that's very well done
- A little bit of snark from Shmoops
- The ever so informative but incredibly boring SparkNotes