In Great Expectations, the main character, Pip is suddenly given a large some of money. He is encouraged to move to London (in order to learn to be a gentleman) and increase his social standings. For Pip, this is like a dream come true. The only catch is that he will have to leave the only family he has ever known. As the book progresses Pip begins to get dissatisfied with his life and begins to miss his old common life. I think Sour Patch Kids represents this part of the book quite well. Let's pretend you're really hungry and the only thing to eat in the world is Sour Patch Kids. The candy is sweet, but a little sour on the outside. Pip is given money-sweet. But he has to leave his family-sour. Now, eat the candy. It seems great at first. But if you're really hungry, it's not going to fill you up.
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