I just started reading Great Expectations for no particular reason other than for self-edification. As I have done with respect to some other material on this forum (other books, other authors), I would like to begin a thorough discussion about the book, that is, with respect to one chapter at a time. In the past, this has worked well; I see that there are others who have struggled with this book. Perhaps a discussion of this kind may help others as they try to understand this excellent piece of literature. Get back with me and chime in if you should be interested.