great expectations 2+3

What is Mr. Jaggers' demeanor when Pip visits his office?

Mr. Jaggers is described as a cold man.

What does Wemmick advise Pip regarding shaking hands?

Wemmick tells Pip to get out of the habit of shaking hands, as it is a farewell sign to prisoners before they are hanged.

Who is Mr. Pocket Jr. and what is his relationship to Pip?

Mr. Pocket Jr. is Herbert, the pale young gentleman Pip fought at Miss Havisham's.

What significant name does Herbert give Pip?

Herbert gives Pip the name 'Handel' after a music writer.

What is revealed about Miss Havisham's family background?

Miss Havisham's father was a brewer and married a cook, leading to a stepbrother who likely held a grudge against her.

What does Pip learn about Mrs. Pocket's upbringing?

Mrs. Pocket was raised to marry a title but eloped with Mr. Pocket, who had no title to offer.

How does Pip feel about Bentley Drummle?

Pip considers Bentley Drummle to be stupid, idle, proud, and suspicious.

What does Mr. Jaggers keep in his office that signifies his profession?

Jaggers has busts of famous clients and mourning accessories from clients who were killed.

What does Wemmick do for his father?

Wemmick cares for his very old disabled father and performs a firing and raising of the flag for him.

What is Pip's impression of Mrs. Pocket?

Pip sees Mrs. Pocket as pompously proud and pitied for not marrying a title.

What does Pip overhear during his coach ride to his village?

Pip overhears a convict recounting how another convict asked him to find 'the boy that had fed him and kept his secret.'

What does Pip think about his social status compared to Joe's?

Pip feels distressed about Joe's visit and acknowledges their different stations in life.

What does Estella reveal about her feelings?

Estella states that she has no heart and no sympathy, which Pip finds hard to believe.

What does Pip do when he returns to his village?

Pip makes an excuse to stay at the Blue Boar instead of the forge to avoid staying with Joe.

What does Pip learn about the relationship between Jaggers and Miss Havisham?

Jaggers is Miss Havisham's man of business and solicitor.

How does Pip describe his feelings towards Wemmick?

Pip finds Wemmick to be dry.

What does Pip learn about the Pocket family dynamics?

Servants wield great power in the Pocket family, and Mrs. Pocket is depicted as absent-minded.

What does Pip think about his education after talking to Mr. Pocket?

Pip learns that he is not trained for any specific field and will receive an education.

What is the significance of the clocks in Miss Havisham's house?

The clocks are stopped at 8:40, symbolizing the moment Miss Havisham was jilted.

What does Pip think of Startop compared to Drummle?

Pip prefers Startop's company over Drummle's, finding Startop more agreeable.

What does Pip learn about the nature of Jaggers' business?

Jaggers' motto is 'get hold of portable money,' indicating a focus on financial gain.

What does Pip feel about his relationship with Estella during their garden walk?

Pip is hurt when Estella does not remember making him cry and expresses disbelief at her claim of having no heart.

What does Pip's encounter with the convicts reveal about his past?

Pip recognizes one of the convicts as the man he met at the Three Jolly Bargeman, highlighting his past connection to crime.

What does Pip realize about his childhood friendships?

Estella observes that Pip has necessarily stopped keeping company with his childhood circle.

How does Pip feel about his social ascent?

Pip is a 'self-swindler,' grappling with the changes in his social status and relationships.

What does Pip feel about Estella's resemblance to someone?

Pip is bothered by the nagging suspicion that Estella resembles someone he cannot place.

How does Miss Havisham advise Pip regarding Estella?

Miss Havisham tells Pip to love Estella, stating that love is blind devotion.

What does Pip decide about Trabb's business?

Pip writes a letter stating he will not patronize Trabb's business because of the boy.

What does Pip send to Joe to make amends?

Pip sends a 'penitential codfish and barrel of oysters' to Joe.

What advice does Herbert give Pip about Estella?

Herbert advises Pip to detach from Estella unless he wants to be miserable.

What is Pip's reaction to Wopsle's performance in Hamlet?

Pip is surprised by Wopsle's obliviousness to the low caliber of his own performance.

How does Pip feel about Wopsle's ambitions?

Pip shows pity for Wopsle and demonstrates that he cares about him.

What does Estella inform Pip about her plans?

Estella tells Pip she is being sent to Richmond to live with a lady who will introduce her to society.

What does Estella say about those trying to ruin Pip's reputation?

Estella informs Pip that Raymond, Camilla, Sarah, and Georgiana are trying to ruin his reputation for Miss Havisham.

What extravagant lifestyle choice does Pip make?

Pip lives extravagantly and leads Herbert into great debt.

What does Pip receive from Mr. Jaggers on his 21st birthday?

Pip receives a five hundred pound bank note and is informed he is deeply in debt.

What does Pip propose to Wemmick regarding Herbert?

Pip privately proposes to Wemmick that he invest money in Herbert's career.

What does Wemmick advise Pip about investing in friends?

Wemmick objects to Pip's proposal, advising him never to invest 'portable property' in a friend.

What does Pip learn about Wemmick's family background?

Pip learns from the Aged that Wemmick was raised to go into wine-coopering, not law.

What does Miss Havisham do when Pip escorts Estella to Satis House?

Miss Havisham gloats over stories of Estella's many suitors and questions Pip about how Estella uses him.

What does Pip deduce about Miss Havisham's intentions for Estella?

Pip deduces that Miss Havisham has secretly betrothed Estella to him to taunt suitors and enact revenge.

What does Pip feel about his expectations and their impact?

Pip feels overjoyed that his expectations have done some good for somebody, specifically Herbert.

How does Pip react to Biddy's departure from the forge?

Pip scolds Biddy for not informing him about Mrs. Joe's condition and expresses hurt over her disbelief in his promise to visit.

What does Pip think about his relationship with Estella?

Pip imagines how happy he would be living with Estella, despite knowing he is always miserable in her company.

What does Pip think about the taint of criminals in his life?

Pip is concerned about what Estella would think of the criminals in his life.

What does Pip do after Mrs. Joe's funeral?

Pip expresses a desire to sleep in his childhood room and reconciles with Joe.

What does Pip receive from Trabb & Co. after Mrs. Joe's death?

Pip receives a letter inviting him to the funeral of Mrs. Joe.

What does Pip's extravagant lifestyle lead to?

Pip and Herbert's extravagant lifestyle leads them into significant debt.

What does Pip hope for regarding Estella's words?

Pip hopes there is 'an inner meaning' in Estella's words when she speaks.

What does Pip think about his financial situation?

Pip feels he is in control by tallying debts, even though he does nothing to curb spending.

What job does Herbert get at Clarriker & Co.?

He gets a job thanks to Pip's secret investment.

How does Pip feel about Herbert's job?

Pip is teary with happiness, feeling his expectations have done good for someone.

What does Miss Havisham ask Pip to do?

She asks him to escort Estella to Satis House.

What does Miss Havisham gloat about to Pip?

She gloats over Estella's many suitors.

What conflict arises between Estella and Miss Havisham?

Miss Havisham accuses Estella of being cold-hearted, while Estella says she can't give love that was never given to her.

What challenge does Pip face with Drummle?

Pip challenges Drummle to a duel after learning he has met Estella.

How does Estella react to Pip's warning about Drummle?

She is indifferent and coolly dismisses Pip's concerns.

What significant event occurs when Pip is 23?

He meets the convict who reveals himself as his patron.

What does the convict ask Pip to do?

He asks Pip to hide him in Herbert's room.

What is Pip's reaction to the convict being his patron?

He is horrified and devastated.

What does the convict want Pip to spend money on?

He wants Pip to spend it on gentlemanly accoutrements.

What name does Pip resolve to call the convict?

Mr. Provis.

What plan do Pip and Herbert devise regarding Provis?

They plan to sneak Pip and Provis out of the country.

What is revealed about Provis's past?

He grew up as a poor orphan and partnered with Compeyson in crime.

What does Compeyson do to Provis during their trial?

He uses Provis's poor upbringing against him to receive a lighter sentence.

What does Pip discover about Estella's whereabouts?

He learns she has gone to Satis House.

What does Pip confess to Miss Havisham?

He confesses his love for Estella.

How does Estella respond to Pip's confession?

She says she is incapable of love and will marry Drummle.

What does Miss Havisham witness during Pip's outburst?

She witnesses Pip's emotional plea and shows pity and remorse.

What does Pip hope to do regarding Provis's money?

He hopes to pay Provis back and become a soldier.

What does Pip feel about Provis's manners?

He is disgusted by Provis's lack of table manners.

What does Herbert inform Pip about Miss Havisham's family?

He tells Pip that Miss Havisham's brother's name was Arthur.

What does Pip observe about Drummle at the Blue Boar?

Drummle brags about his plans with Estella.

What does Pip notice about the man escorting Drummle?

He suspects the man may be Orlick.

What does Pip ask Miss Havisham regarding Herbert?

He asks her to fund Herbert's future.

What does Estella say when Pip begs her to marry someone worthier?

She rejects his offer and says he will get over her.

What does Wemmick warn Pip about in Chapter 45?

Wemmick warns Pip not to go home because Compeyson knows Provis is in London and has Pip's apartment watched.

Where does Wemmick suggest Provis should hide?

Wemmick suggests hiding Provis in a room at Clara's apartment by the river.

What name is Mr. Provis using when he rents a room?

Mr. Provis rents a room under the name Mr. Campbell.

What plan do Pip and Herbert devise for Provis's escape?

They plan to row by Provis's window daily to build a habit and prevent suspicion.

Who is Clara's father and how is he described?

Clara's father, Mr. Barley, is described as a drunkard, loud, bellowing, and cruel.

What does Pip give Herbert despite being in debt?

Pip gives Herbert the pocketbook, believing it would be heartless to use it given Provis's patronage.

What does Mr. Wopsle reveal to Pip after the show?

Mr. Wopsle reveals that Compeyson was standing behind Pip during the play.

What does Jaggers inform Pip about Miss Havisham in Chapter 48?

Jaggers informs Pip that Miss Havisham wrote to him to visit and mentions Estella's recent marriage to Drummle.

What crime was Molly accused of, according to Jaggers?

Molly was accused of strangling a larger woman whom her husband may have been cheating with.

What does Miss Havisham do to support Herbert?

Miss Havisham agrees to anonymously supply nine hundred pounds to support Herbert.

What does Pip realize about Provis in Chapter 50?

Pip realizes that Provis is Estella's father.

What does Pip ask Jaggers about in Chapter 51?

Pip asks Jaggers to confide in him about Estella's parents.

What does Jaggers describe as a hypothetical situation?

Jaggers describes the possibility of giving the child of a murderer to a rich woman to save the child from the mother's rough life.

What does Pip plan to do for Provis's escape in Chapter 52?

Pip plans for Herbert to ask Startop for help to take Provis on a foreign steamer.

What does Pip feel sympathy for in Chapter 52?

Pip feels sympathy for Joe, recognizing his nobility compared to Pumblechook.

Who ambushes Pip in Chapter 53?

Pip is ambushed by Orlick, who seeks revenge for losing his job and coming between him and Biddy.

What does Pip do when he finds Miss Havisham's dress on fire?

Pip tackles her to put out the flames and burns his arm in the process.

What does Miss Havisham realize about her raising of Estella?

Miss Havisham realizes she raised Estella wrongly, wanting to save her from her own misery but only doing her wrong.

What does Pip do after hearing about Compeyson in Chapter 46?

Pip decides to help Provis escape abroad.

What does Wemmick's home life reveal to Pip?

Wemmick's home life reveals a gentle heart and cheerful ways, contrasting with his professional demeanor.