Great Expectations

“Moths, and all sorts of ugly creatures,”... replied Estella, with a glance towards him, “hover about a lighted candle. Can the candle help it?” (Ch. 38). What is she trying to tell him? How does he respond? What does this conversation tell you about who

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Estella is trying to tell Pip that she can't help attracting men..... as a beautiful woman, men flock to her in the same way a moth is attracted to light.

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“Moths, and all sorts of ugly creatures,” replied Estella, with a glance towards him, “hover about a lighted candle. Can the candle help it?”

“No,” I returned; “but cannot the Estella help it?”

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Great Expectations