First, tell us what realizations have occurred for each character and what the immediate ramifications of those realizations were.

Second, predict for each character how these realizations might change them. Essentially, where do Pip and Estella go from here.

Estella has realized she is incapable of love and is cold hearted. Looking at her conversation with Ms. Havisham, "' You stock and stone!' exclaimed Ms. Havisham. 'You cold, cold heart!' 'What?'said Estella, preserving her attitude of indifference as she leaned against the chimney-piece and only moving her eyes; 'do you reproach me for being cold? You?'" (304) Estella realizes that Ms. Havisham caused her to be cold, and her inner emotions have been awakened. She doesn't completely get angry at Ms. Havisham, but she still yells at her, blaming her for causing her to be cold hearted. So she realizes this.

Pip realizes his expectations aren't so great. Finally meeting his benefactor, the convict with the file, he realizes he isn't going to become a gentleman and marry Estella. "...Estella not meant for me..." (323)

Pip will probably search for some new answer, maybe possibly by going back home, and talk with Joe and Biddy for advice. Or ask Mr. Jaggers for some advice or ask Mr. Wemmick.

Estella will probably still go on with life as she always had, but with a slightly different view on relationships.