Estella - Effects of an Abusive Marriage

When Estella grows up she gets married to Drummle who likes his alcohol a bit too much, which is not the best thing as he is an aggressive drunk, which makes him lash out at her and anyone else around him when he is like it, because Estella is in this relationship I researched into what the effects it would have on her.


When in an abusive relationship, the physical abuse can be short or long term pain and can even lead to death. Common abuse is bruises, broken bones and concussions. Another thing with abusive relationships is that your chances of getting depression, suicidal thoughts and post traumatic stress disorder increases. Also the fear and anxiety from being in this relationship of constant abuse and threats can also make it difficult to leave the relationship. In which you see in the BBC's Great Expectations, when Drummle gets killed by a kick to the head by a horse, Estella is secretly happy that she can get away from him forever.

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http://www.livestrong.com/article/84378-effects-abusive-relationship/ [Accessed: 15'03/2015]