"There are two possible reactions to social ostracism - either a man emerges determined to be better, purer, and kindlier or he goes bad, challenges the world and does even worse things. This last is by far the commonest reaction to stigma" (Neeter Skeeter's Quotes). John Steinbeck was talking about how a person reacts when they are not accepted. He was examining the psychological reactions involved in human nature, and all of its tendencies and mannerisms when it is confronted by relationships. No novel boasts more varied and unique character relationships than Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. This essay will serve to analyze three different relationships, paying special attention to the qualities that each uphold. Dickens created characters that were true friends, betrayed friends, and loving relatives.

First, the true friends in Great Expectations were Pip and Herbert, who stuck together against...