“Moths, and all sorts of ugly creatures,” replied Estella, with a glance towards him, “hover about a lighted candle. Can the candle help it?”
– Charles Dickens
Great Expectations, Chapter 39. Estella makes clear to the lovesick Pip how unconcerned she is about her suitor Drummle’s bad traits. We see the use of personification and metaphor here. The lighted candle is a metaphor for Estella, while the moths represent people like Drummle. The word candle is personified as being not to blame for attracting the moths. Estella herself as an attractive but destructive force that draws ugly characters towards her.