Question

In Great Expectations, Miss Havisham's body is put on the dining room table after she is badly burned in the fire. What is ironic about how she is now "dressed" and where she is actually lying? Answer in 2 to 3 sentences.

Miss. Sue PLEASE HELP

I read the book and I don't understand it.

Answer 1

It was ironic because she was laid apon the table that was next to the fireplace.

She didn't wear anything she was covered up in something cloth like.

Answer 2

Thank you Ash Takeo

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

In Great Expectations, the irony in how Miss Havisham is "dressed" and where she is actually lying lies in the stark contrast between her previous persona and her current situation. As a character known for being obsessed with decaying grandeur and wearing her wedding dress, she is now ironically dressed in her decaying wedding attire, symbolic of her stagnant and ruined life. Moreover, she lies on the dining room table, a place usually associated with joyful gatherings and celebration, illustrating the disarray and tragedy that has befallen her. To understand this irony, it is important to analyze Miss Havisham's character arc and the themes of decay, stagnation, and societal expectations present in the novel.