The novel depicts the personal growth and personal development of an orphan nicknamed Pip. In Great Expectations, Pip is at first content with his future as a blacksmith’s apprentice. The blacksmith, his brother-in-law Joe, is much nicer than Pip’s own sister—who has brought him up “by hand.” One day Pip wanders across the marshes to visit his parents’ graves. But instead, he finds a runaway convict who demands that Pip help him escape from his chains. Although the man is later caught, Pip feels horribly guilty. He is sure Joe will be disappointed if he finds out what Pip has done. But this frightening episode fades from Pip’s memory when he encounters even more remarkable people. As soon as he met and fell in love with Estella by chance, he always compared himself with her. He felt ashamed of his property and foolishness. Fortunately, he got an opportunity to inherit a fortune and to be well educated as a gentleman. He felt abashed of Joe and even looked down upon his old friends. Nevertheless, after Pip had discovered the unbelievable truth, he gradually woke up to reality and realized his fault. He forgave and save his enemy, protected and supported his friends and became grateful to Joe. In the end ,he gained his love.