"Great Expectations"

Dickens' tale of Pip, a young man 'removed from his present sphere of life' and cast into a Victorian nightmare, is an audio drama as a piece of social criticism. This drama leads the listener into the world of the novel, to experience and explore the text.

This work contains performances by actors from the RSC, BBC and the Royal National Theatre. Written by teachers of English, History and Drama, "SmartPass" guides train students to listen with a critical mind - focusing on key themes, relevant historical, social and biographical background - as well as developing study skills and strategies. Used in schools and for independent study, "SmartPass" guides enable students to experience and explore the essentials of literature at their own pace, guided by their own personal tutor, "The PassMaster", played by Joan Walker.

Introduction to the guide
Drama with commentary
The serialisation's ending
Introduction to the analysis
Biography of Charles Dickens and its relevance
Dickens' legal background
Social criticism
Themes
Study strategy
Essay planning and writing
Use of quotations
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