Watch the Opening Scene
The beginning of any Charles Dickens novel is always memorable, and Great Expectations is no exception. Watch this opening scene, which shows a young orphan, Pip, as he first meets the escaped convict Abel Magwitch.
As you watch, note how the film sets the scene, creates the mood, presents the characters, and captures your interest in the story.
| Keyboard Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Space | Pause/Play video playback |
| Enter | Pause/Play video playback |
| m | Mute/Unmute video volume |
| Up and Down arrows | Increase and decrease volume by 10% |
| Right and Left arrows | Seek forward or backward by 5 seconds |
| 0-9 | Fast seek to x% of the video. |
| f | Enter or exit fullscreen. (Note: To exit fullscreen in flash press the Esc key. |
| c | Press c to toggle captions on or off |
Take Notes
After watching, jot down your first impressions of the scene. Consider these questions as you write:
- What did you discover about Pip and Abel from this scene?
- What did you learn about the setting?
- How did the scene make you feel?
- How did the filmmakers draw you into the story?
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