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What might the burning of Miss Havisham‘s wedding dress symbolize?

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This symbolizes the shedding of her past sorrows and represents the beginning of her rebirth as a better person.

Step-by-step explanation:

Havisham catches fire after admitting how she manipulated Estella and Pip and begs for forgiveness (Dickens 401). Her redemption is later finalized when her rotting wedding dress catches fire.

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