Young Estella

Estella has been presented differently but each with similar elements in every adaptation of Great Expectations. Considering I have looked at Estella in her older age. I have decided to look at her image in her younger years so I can establish what Estella I would like to create. Or I may get inspired by some of the the younger Estella looks.

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 Here I can see Estella is pale and being pale in that era symbolized innocence. Above every other feature we can see that Estella eyes are blue. Not just any blue but an ice cold blue. It is also said by Shakespeare "Eyes are the window to your soul", possibly this connatates to me that she has no soul at this stage. As she is clearly Miss Havishams project/ robot. This look is how a little girl should look, simple. I really like the hair design here. It looks as though the hair is in a plait and has been wrapped into a bun. the hair adornment indicates wealth, and flowers innocence. The hair texture is shiny this is something I will take

note of when creating my hair design.

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 Here is a completely different looking Estella. Again the skin is fair. He red hair could symbolism danger, but at the same time makes her stand out. It could also indicate the saying "there's no fire without smoke". To me Miss Havaisham is her smoke, she created this heartless person. Her hair is down conntating innocence. Her hair is rather playful, down in ringlets how a child's hair of a high social class would of worn their hair. If I was to do this design I think I would like to add a bow or flowers in the hair to make it look more playful.

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This Estella is more of what in our time is associated with the ideal beauty. Tanned,blonde long hair. Again the face is plain like a child's except this Estella has that California glow. Her hair is also straight which is more modern.Straight hair to me also gives off a colder look. Especially if someone has defined features. I do not think I will straightened my Estella hair, I also do not think I will tan my Estella. Although it is interesting to look at a modern child version.