Abstract

This research aims to discuss and study the social classes and the role of clothes and reading in Great Expectations novel which is written by Charles Dickens in Postcolonial framework. The title will be discussed by referring to the themes, symbols and scenes. The introduction presented a brief summary of the author’s life, his important works, his writing style and his literature period. After the paragraphs of Charles Dicken’s life, his method of writing, his aims through the books and Victorian period which he belongs to. The role of Clothes presented to show what Dickens wants to present with, and what is the relation between clothes and social classes. Also another idea was discussed in this article which is the self-improvement theme through the character of Pip and his dreams in postcolonial thoughts. This research also aims to provide a more comprehensive comprehension of Dickens' societal critique, specifically with relation to the delusions surrounding material wealth and the transformational potential of education. The study's ultimate goal is to demonstrate how Great Expectations poses timeless queries regarding class, identity, and human development in addition to reflecting the socioeconomic circumstances of 19th-century England. Finally, the conclusion presented a clear image and a brief summary of the topic to the reader to comprehend the main points of the work.