The Tartars – also called the Mongols – are a group of people in Central Asia. Calling an individual a “Tartar” gives the connotation that the individual is mean spirited and gains enjoyment from causing others pain – much like the Mongols who in their prime were known for their vicious spirits and quest for domination. By describing Estella in this fashion, Dickens is alluding to her true nature before there is a chance for it to be explained.
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"Tartars - definition of Tartars by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia." Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary. Web. 09 Jan. 2010. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Tartars.
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