Miss Havisham in Great expectation films.

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In director Mike Newells version of Great Expectations. Miss Havisham is played by renowned actress Helena Bonham Carter. Known for playing quirky, interesting characters. Analyzing her whole image I think Newells perception of Miss Havisham was perfect!  The pale makeup, and dark eyes indicating she has o daylight. I love the costume design of the dress that looks like a rag. She looks mid fourties not too old which I liked. The big eccentric hair and veil. She really does look ghostly, as if she is living but inside she is dead. Although she does sort of resemble a corpse. I found the fact that she walked around with a walking stick, and she sat in a wheel chair fascinating. As she could of had brittle bones, due to lack of vitamins. Or by not doing everyday rituals leading to her body almost ot being able to handle her own body weight leaving her in a  fragile condition. She plays the part well; as to me sh comes across as an odd but rather lovely woman until the dark side of her is alter revealed. Although for my perception of Miss Havisham I believe she would not settle for having nothing to help escape her misery. Which is why I am going to research alcoholism.

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Another version of Great Expectations that intrigued me was Alfonso Cuarón(1998) contemporary version of the film. Miss Havisham aka Ms. Nora Dinsmoor played by Anne Bancroft. Was an intriguing character. She was mad! In terms of image she looks "Mutton dressed as lamb" She is clearly wearing a wig and has slapped on the heavy makeup. In the film she appears to always have a drink or a smoke in her hand. Which also helped to inspire me to think about alcoholism in the Victorian age. Although she looks rather old about 60 in the film she could be younger. But due to the effects of smoking alcohol and stress could of made her age. Her wearing heavy makeup she could be trying to hide the fact that she is broken hearted. He joyful personality also contributes to hiding her broken self.

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Where as in David Leans 1946 production. Miss Havisham has a soft look about her. Although she does look a bit elderly with the walking stick and light wispy hair. Her skin leaves barely any traces of any wrinkles. Although the film is in Black and white. So we cannot see as much detail as we would of liked too. From this image I would like to also use flowers in the hair on the wedding day. Not only is that historically correct but adds a nice touch to the overall look.