Miss Havisham

Miss Havisham is a fictional character from Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations." She is an eccentric and reclusive woman who was jilted at the altar, leading her to live in isolation within her decaying mansion. Enveloped by her past, she surrounds herself with remnants of her wedding day, including an old wedding cake that has never been touched. Miss Havisham embodies themes of heartbreak, obsession, and the destructive power of love and resentment. Her character significantly influences the protagonist, Pip, and serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of dwelling on past traumas.