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Owning Tangible Items In Great Expectations By Charles Dickens

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In Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, many events occur that emphasize that owning tangible items does not ensure happiness. The first event that shows this is when Pip is at Mr.Wemmick's house for the first time. Because it is the first time that Pip has been to his house, Mr. Wemmick gives him a tour. While Mr. Wemmick is giving Pip a tour of his house he seems very pleased and proud of where he lives. It is wonderful that even though Mr. Wemmick's house is small and not very fancy he still loves to live there. Another time is when Pip is introduced to Aged at Mr.Wemmick's house. Mr. Wemmick informs Pip that it pleases Aged when people nod at him while he is talking. Every time that Pip nods at Aged during their conversation Aged gets
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