What is dickensian arthur havisham?

Arthur Havisham is a character in Charles Dickens' novel, Great Expectations. He is the half-brother of Miss Havisham, the wealthy and eccentric spinster who lives in Satis House. Arthur is the son of Miss Havisham's father and his second wife, who died giving birth to him.

In the novel, Arthur is portrayed as a weak and sickly young man who is constantly overshadowed by his sister's domineering personality. He is described as being "pale and sickly, and not strong enough to stand up against Miss Havisham's influence." Despite his frailty, he agrees to help Miss Havisham carry out her plan for revenge against men by encouraging her adopted daughter Estella to break the hearts of any man who falls in love with her.

Later in the novel, it is revealed that Arthur dies in a house fire caused by Miss Havisham's neglect of her estate. Despite his involvement in Estella's cruel upbringing, Arthur is portrayed sympathetically as a victim of his sister's manipulation and neglect.