The Other Side of Life

In the novel, Great Expectations, Pip's has finally reached his destination, London. While he is in London, he meets new acquaintances and friends. Mr. Jaggers -- a man who is very strict and has a load of power -- introduces Pip to Wemmick. Wemmick is a man who works for Mr. Jaggers. Wemmick takes his work very strictly, seriously and never wants to be interrupted. His personality here symbolizes the love of work. Pip was invited to eat dinner at Wemmick's house. As soon as Wemmeck steps into his house, his true personality comes out and Pip was surprised that Wemmick's personality changed and never expected that change. The change went from strict to joyfull and loose. He is so happy at his house, that Wemmick calls it his castle and Wemmick's house is a way for him to be himself. It is healthy escapism. Wemmick seems to have two different personalities. At work he is a strict serious man, and at his house his personality is happy and joyful. I think his personality changes at his house, because he is afraid to expose his true personality at work. It is the other side of life for Wemmick.