Photo connection

                I believe that this picture of Icarus can easily be connected to Pip and some of the recurring concepts that appear when Pip gains his expectations. Before Pip got his expectations, he is like Icarus locked up in the tower. Only could Pip dream of becoming a gentleman and being able to fly free.        

When Pip gets his expectations, it is as glorious to him as the wings given to Icarus. Pip, however, is not satisfied with his place in life, and wants to fly higher. He becomes arrogant and starts to develop this attitude of being better than his friends. He is not content just being a gentleman, either, so he starts to overindulge and goes into debt. He is slowly getting closer to the sun.

                 Then, he meets Estella. Pip falls madly in love for her but even after his expectations, still feels he is not good enough for her. He is always feeling the need to improve. Every time he tries to better himself and get closer to Estella, he is climbing closer to the sun. Eventually the wax will melt and Pip will fall from the clouds to realize his arrogance and greed. It is only a matter of time before Pip gets too close to the sun.