In 'Great Expectations', what is the name of the dilapidated estate where Miss Havisham lives in her weathered wedding dress?
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Correct answer: Satis House
Satis House is the symbolic setting where time has literally stopped for Miss Havisham. The name is ironic, as 'Satis' is Latin for 'enough', yet the inhabitants are never satisfied.
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