Kyle LimDanielEnglish 4 AS4/8/14Discovery of a GentlemanThe famous American comedian Groucho Marx once said: "Even though money cannot buy happiness, it can certainly lets you choose your own form of misery. » Marx believes that money will bring about the downfall of society because it is corrupt and creates different forms of misery for individuals. Throughout the book Great Expectations, Dickens repeatedly shows characters unhappy with their lives because money has taken them and "chosen" their own misery. Additionally, Dickens uses Miss Havisham, Pip, and Joe Gargery to show how he develops his characters to define what a true gentleman is, which proves how inherited wealth often leads to corruption and discontent in society. life. At a young age, she no longer needed to work; therefore, she could do whatever she wanted, but it led her to a very sad and corrupt life. From a young age, Pip sees Mrs. Havisham “as an immensely rich and sombre lady who lived in a large and dismal house barricaded against thieves and who led a life of seclusion (53). » A mansion indicates that the owner is "immensely wealthy" and usually contains all the materials a person could need in life, which can lead to happiness. Mrs. Havisham inherited her wealth from her father and spent her days “barricaded” inside the Satis household, “isolated” from contact. the outside world, showing that she isolates herself from reality, leading to corruption. Her house, Satis House, meaning enough house, implies that Mrs. Havisham should be happy and completely satisfied with her life, but she is not. Material and inherited money does not completely satisfy an individual and does not justify contentment. When Pip enters Mrs. Havisham's house...... middle of paper ...... That's why Joe pays the debt because he cares about those. that make his life special. He uses his own money because money means nothing to him, and he would rather have Pip in his forge. In conclusion, Charles Dickens develops different characters to create an image of a true gentleman that proves how money is inherited. usually leads to corruption and discontent in life. All Characters: Miss Havisham, Pip and Joe Gargery eventually learned what a gentleman is, even though they all experience different events. People often use their money to buy clothes or toys in stores, but there is never a store that sells happiness. Happiness cannot be bought, but it is created by reliable and friendly people who have always been loyal and trustworthy to their friends. Money cannot create happiness; only the individual can determine if they are satisfied with their life.