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Tim Zulf Great Expectations Annotations Volume I Chapter 1 1. An example of the "blockage" as the expectations of this new life were never realized and no progress could be made from this individuals contributions. Chapter 2 1. As a narrator Pip is starkly different from the disgruntled Holden or the God fearing Crusoe. He seems to inhabit the full spirit of a young boy with all his ignorances and innocent scruples. Judging by the title of the novel he perhaps also retains a youthful hope that is extinguished by the hardships of adult life. He is most reminiscent of Huck Finn, with his simple and believable demeanor and will to do good, evident by Pip's attitude toward crime (introduction). Pip also shares Finn's poor upbringing. 2. Pip is also far more articulate than his relatives. 3. Despite his overwhelming fear, Pip still seems to be good natured in his actions as he cared enough about the welfare of the criminal to bring him food. That or he is a terrible coward. 4. Again is seen the connection between the marsh and criminality. 5. The juxtaposition between Mr and Mrs Joe, reveal, perhaps not the evil nature of Mrs Joe, but the good hearted natural of Mr Joe. However they are both connected in their plebeian manners. 6. So at this point in the novel Pip is not good natured and simply scared, thought there is the hope if better his life, by robbing Mrs Joe. 7. This can reinterpreted as the interjection of his conscience, telling him not to steal. Chapter 3 1. The mist can be seen as the weight of crime on his soul. 2. Dickens very effectively uses comparisons to signify guilt. 3. this sudden change in the criminal's tone is a testament to the power of kindness on a troubled soul, as the criminal seems genuinely grateful of Pip's care. Furthermore, here Pip is seen in an altruistic light. Chapter 4 1. Mrs Joes constant lambasting of Pip is perhaps the reason that he views himself as a criminal. 2. Dickens scows a good Jon of making sure the prince of guilt is always felt. 3. Joe is the only moral grounding that Pip has, if he were without his presence, then Pip could easily have become a deranged criminal with no regard for human life. 4. Pip seems to have created a Bigger Thomas complex with respect to his character; believing that he was responsible for wrongdoings that he could not have taken part in. Chapter 5 1. Here would probably been the end of the first syndicated installment, due to the suspense of the last scene. 2. A fine build up of suspense, did not see that coming. 3. This only reinforces Pip's opinion of himself, since Pumblechook has such a low opinion of him.
4. Again an exposition of their hypocrisy as they claim to have great moral standing and yet refuse to participate in a seemingly noble duty. 5. More anxious guilt. 6. Pip seems to have found a kindred spirit in the second convict. 7. Joe ever seems to be the foil of Mrs Gargery. 8. Again the symbol of water seems to represent the good force that punishes criminals. Chapter 6 1. Pip's narrative style seems to be centered almost completely in the time period that he is remembering. From that it can bro dr erred that he is a more trustworthy narrator than other characters in literature. Moreover his disposition of living in a future time period indicates that there is some resolution to his problems, such as the guilt. Lastly Joe is again seen as the only moral grounding that Pip receives, parallel to the religious instruction received by Huckleberry Finn. 2. This is significant as it shows Pip knows right from wrong and judging by the harmless nature of his "crime," he is no different from any other kid. 3. Dickens is also quite funny. 4. Second installment could end here as much has passed and the next chapter does not flow as well with the plot progression Chapter 7 1. Clearly Pip is left with a feeling of emptiness at never having met his parents. 2. A real presence of fatalism is seen in Pip's attitude toward the treatment 3. More evidence of Pip's status as a victim brought to crime through societal pressure and genetic predisposition. 4. Joe's incredibly sympathetic nature and lack of education make him seem as if he were afflicted with a mental disease. 5. The comparison between the economic statuses reveals a negative side affect of wealth, that is alienation; at least I in Dickens' view. Chapter 8 1. While this a humorous image, it also show the separation of hard working capitalists and the stagnant lazy merchants 2. The name of the house perhaps also signifies that whoever resided in the house had no longer an ounce of ambition in their bodies and were comfortable with living a life of stagnation. 3. Again an emphasis on the lack of progress and stagnation exhibited amongst members of the upper class. 4. This metaphor and the bridal dress show that Miss Havisham is stuck in time. The reclusive behavior and the faded colors are also indicative of the stagnation. 5. Pip's relationship with Estella seems to be typical of that of the poor man and wealth. Despite being treated poorly by her he can not help but be attracted to her. Chapter 9 1. I suppose lies are abstract things. Though no Pegasus was contemplated so thie might be w false label. But yes you are funny Dickens. 2. Again Joe remains a comforting force in Pip's life, giving the latter a reprieve form the world of abuse imposed by his sister.
3. The episode with Miss Havisham and the dichotomy between common and uncommon, must meld into the theme of having great expectations; that is escaping the world of poverty through progressive capitalism. 4. The somewhat surrealist aspect of interjecting the story with his own opinion differentiates Pip form other first person narrators. Chapter 10 1. Pip is equating poverty with criminality and other dishonorable tendencies. 2. Here could be another place where the section could end as the reader is left wondering what would happen despite not having a great deal of suspense. Chapter 11 1. Obviously Dickens is painting an unflattering picture of old rich people, tying in with his disgust at stagnation. 2. Ir seems as if everyone in the novel share qualities with St Augustine, always assuming the worst of Pip. 3. The admission of her mortality reveals miss Havisham's awareness of her stagnation, as those who stop progress certainly are. (85) 4. Pip shares Huckleberry Finn's humor. 5. Pip's visits to the houseman be interpreted as Miss Havisham's attempt at reliving her youth. 6. That is twice that Pip received something for no effort. It may be part of the process of wooing him to wanting a life of wealth, but the fight could be interpreted as a simple need for sensation, necessitated by the boring nature of the comfortable rich life. 7. Since the marshes are were the criminals go to hide, and the water there is corrupted by the mud, they can be seen as a path to criminality. Thus The image of Joe's furnace, symbolizes the moral grounding that Pip receives from Joe, but opens the conflict of staying on the righteous path. Chapter 12 1. Miss Havisham must be living vicariously through Estella and hoping to gain revenge on the man who obviously broke her heart, perhaps leaving her at the wedding. 2. Sine this is repeated it must symbolize Pip's abuse. Chapter 13 3. Joe is even more difficult to understand here, almost to the point of being nonsensical. Perhaps this is to temporarily augment the view of wealth in Pip's eyes. Chapter 14 4. Pip seems to view this transformation as evidence of ungratefulness and regrets it. Chapter 15 1. This foreshadows that Pip's relationship with Estella will fail and that he will find himself out of place amongst the world of the rich and uncommon. 2. Ever since Pip began viewing Estella and Havisham in a positive light Joes speech has become indecipherable, and more importantly annoying. This might be an attempt mace by Dickens to make the same impression of the two women on the reader.
3. This lends credence to Pip's character 4. So far being a decent judge of character we can expect that Orlick will have an evil disposition. 5. Both men of great evil. 6. Again a congregation of evil. 7. Since Miss Pocket has replaced Estella her ugliness is exacerbated and Pip may feel like he was lost his opportunity to become a rich and uncommon man at could decried the affection of someone like Estella. It can be assumed that Pip will one by haunted with a longing for the girl. Chapter 16 1. Presumably Pip's convict, who has yet to be named. Chapter 17 1. Biddy represents a path of hard work and good towards the end goal of breaking the fetters of poverty, whilst Estella, paralleled by Miss Havisham, represents one of laziness and stagnation that is compounded by her mean and cruel demeanor. 2. The formerly ever looming presence of guilt seems to have been replaced with Pip's desire to amass wealth, a fact that the later Pip considers with regret, obviously expressing guilt at his younger ungratefulness. 3. It is interesting that Pip's confession of corruptness comes when he is sitting in the marsh, as it has served as safe harbor for criminals and generally considered a manifestation of evil. Tainting the flow of the river with mud. In short Estella stands ready to lead Pip backwards into a position were he can not advance from. 4. It should be noted that Biddy represents the same stoppage that Estella offers, however Pip would certainly be happier with her, thus losing her is a consequence of advancement. 5. Orlick can be seen here as the complete opposite of Pip. Chapter 18 1. This courtroom style exchange is a very well crafted piece of dialogue, the style fits the content. Chapter 19 1. The call of adventure has always been too seductive for the children in literature to resist. The monotony of his agrarian surroundings naturally pushed Pip away from them. 2. Joe's ignorance and incorruptible innocence are indicative of the scruples and stagnation of the simple life. 3. This pretentious judgement of character reveal the infectiousness of the feeling of superiority that arises from augmented social standing, as Pip already thinks himself greater than a man hat he was once proud to call his equal. 4. Trabb's description can only be viewed as lazy and the repetition of "prosperous" and its variants indicate that he is a member of the degenerating capitalist who have already made their money and feel no motivation to contribute to progress for its own sake, let alone for his. 5. This however shows that Pip has not forgotten himself, though perhaps formed a more flattering opinion of his character.
6. Since Volume I has ended it can be assumed that this would also be a break in the syndication of the novel Volume II Chapter 1 1. Obviously Dickens is praising the progressive work ethic, as it makes the somewhat unfortunate looking city more pleasant. He is also offering the appearance of the city as a disadvantage of advancement. 2. Perhaps a metaphor that suggests that crime has replaced faith. 3. The people either despise Jaggers or all lawyers in general. Chapter 2 1. All this serves to compare the repugnant atmosphere of London with the country and make Pip regret leaving. Chapter 3 1. Considering his relationship with Joe this must make Herbert out to be some sort of saint, as well as suggest that Pip has begun to forget his life in the country. Chapter 4 1. The reversal of dynamics suggests an admiration in Dickens for hard work as Mr. and Mrs. Pocket seem to not do much of anything and the servants run the house and take care of the children. Chapter 5 1. This represents the natural moral corruptness that comes from making money. 2. Indicates the eventual making of Pip into a gentleman. Chapter 6 1. Wemmick is very proud of the fact that he entirely owns what is his and designed his house in accordance with his view. He therefore embodies the spirit of individualism and may be a very positive influence on Pip. Chapter 7 1. Foreshadowing of some unfortunate event. 2. This is probably due to her suffering nature and nothing mustering the capacity to alleviate her condition. Chapter 8 1. Clearly Pip has become accustomed to his new lifestyle. 2. Dickens is punctuating the differences between Pip and Joe to show how the former is no longer suited for his previous life in the country. 3. The awkwardness of the flow of this conversation is indicative of the transitional nature of Pip’s character from a country blacksmith to a city dwelling gentleman. 4. Dickens makes Joe’s speech comprehensible when he is imparting onto Pip some secret of life, which gives more significance to the message. Moreover this passage highlights the
social differences between those who work with their hands and those who lead more comfortable lives, however it solidifies the friendship between Joe and Pip as eternal. 5. Here is a possible place to stop the printing as the reader would be interested enough to find out what fate befalls Pip and Estella. Chapter 9 1. This indicates that Pip may lose his money. Chapter 10 1. Pip is rather deliriously romantic when it comes to Estella, as she will no doubt spite him. 2. Here he is speaking from a later date so it affirms the fact that they will not end up together. 3. An ill omen if there ever was one. His presence signifies that the whole company of Estella and Miss Havisham are evil. 4. More evidence that Estella is causing Pip to regress. 5. And as Herbert is almost entirely good, Estella must be entirely evil. 6. The assumption here is that a woman can only be love by being cold, a belief instilled in Miss Havisham after the departure of her groom. Also this is her way of seaking revenge. He is also messed up in the head. Chapter 11 1. The contrast between Pip’s and Herbert’s dreams is evident as Herbert takes a realistic view of his situation and Pip is a hopeless romantic. Chapter 12 1. Even Pip realizes the nexus between Wopsle’s ridiculous life as an actor and his expectations to marry Estella. Chapter 13 1. An obvious sign of disrespect. 2. Ironic as on the inside Estella is just as tainted as the prison is. Chapter 14 1. His reference to Estella as beautiful mimics that of a broken record. 2. These normative statements undermine the quality of free will that might inhabit Pip and lead him into a state of determinist existence. As such it may be inferred that his fate is sealed. Chapter 15 1. The exact opposite set of circumstances that surrounded Pip. 2. This lack of management foreshadows the loss of Pip’s fortune as well as gives evidence of his degeneracy. 3. The brevity of this news shows that the people in the country had assumed that Pip no longer cares for them and has become entirely snobbish. Chapter 16 1. As in come if it so happens to be convenient to.
2. Her death appears to have a somber effect on Pip, as he seems to be more connected with himself as opposed to a false image of an expectation. 3. Still remains incredibly conceited however. Chapter 17 1. It is interesting how Pip is only concerned with what Mr. Jaggers has to say on his birthday and is completely unconcerned with how Joe would react. 2. It seems that Pip has made a habit of being congratulated for doing absolutely nothing at all. 3. This indicates that the man who is providing for Pip is far richer than Pip can imagine 4. The lack of mention about Herbert’s coming of age shows the self-centered nature of Pip. 5. Again the river is seen as a conduit of money and progress. Chapter 18 1. Here would be a good stopping point for the installment, a horrible cliffhanger. Chapter 19 1. A realization that comes rather late and still no effect comes from it. 2. Shows that despite all his superficial changes Pip is still the same boy. 3. Again this interjection from the narrator makes the experience much more monumental than simply narrating its events. Chapter 20 1. At least Pip retains his compassion, though he seems rather drawn to the convict. 2. Money doesn’t rid one of the past, that is why Joe is invulnerable to bribery as well. 3. And thus Havisham and Estella are replaced by someone who is still not named, but will at least lead him on the path of entrepreneurship. 4. His speech is very simple for a man of great wealth, which indicates that there is no need to become a “gentleman” and lose yourself along the way to become successful. Unless the convict stole the money… Volume III Chapter 1 1. So he hid out there and therefore escaped detection by English law enforcement 2. He has managed to become more ungrateful. 3. He has the exact opposite reaction from that of Estella’s to her benefactor, so it may bode well. Chapter 2 1. Herbert accompanies Pip’s reactions with almost mirrored precision, truly serving as the archetypal best friend. However, in this case both he and Pip are acting in an incredibly snobbish and pretentious manner with respect to Magwitch’s actions. 2. The presence of criminality has therefore been brought literally to Pip’s front door, as opposed to just following him and exerting its oppressiveness in the background. Chapter 3
1. In Magwitch’s case, criminality seems imbedded in his being, almost to the point of being forced to commit crime in an unconscious manner. 2. The amount of connections in the book are slightly ridiculous. Chapter 5 1. Miss Havisham and Pip are one in the same. 2. Another probable end to the circulation. Chapter 6 1. The transitory nature of these things suggest the importance of sentimental value over the material things that Pip has been accustomed to. Chapter 7 1. Again the river is seen as a positive force. This time removing the mud, as Magwitch is a convict, from the city. 2. Learning to care for Magwitch seems to rid Pip of his obsession with Estella. Chapter 8 1. By refusing this money Pip is slowly redeeming himself, as well as by getting rid of Estella. 2. This could be another suspenseful place to end the newspaper run. Chapter 10 1. This act of forgiveness further redeems Pip, and also absolves Miss Havisham. Leaving the source of evil in this story to be Compeyson, who taints the flow of time like mud through a river. Chapter 11 1. I am not sure what effect this can have other than to add suspense, on that note this would be another place where the story could be stopped. Chapter 12 1. Maybe this could redeem Estella as well. 2. The dichotomy of Wemmick is astounding, although enigmantic, I have no idea what he represents. Chapter 13 1. This provides for some suspense, but more importantly gives Pip the chance to square off against evil as the marshes are undoubtedly representative of that. 2. Chapter 14 1. There is a surprise. 2. Again the theme of responsibility rears again showing how individuals are not entirely in control of their actions, such as Msgwitch’s stealing, Pip’s love of Estella etc. 3. Duex Ex Machina much?
Chapter 15 1. This last act of kindness leaves only the need to redeem himself to Biddy and Joe. Chapter 16 1. More expansion on the theme of loyalty, as with Herbert’s gesture. 2. This rejecting of bloodline furthers the role of progress in the story, as Herbert will not become rich, but he will be industrious. Chapter 18 1. Yet another act of kindness, he has so far repaid almost all who he was in debt to, however Joe would never accept anything from him, so at this point Pip has ironically settled his debt, while in a state of incredible debt. Chapter 19 1. The must be a symbol of happiness and freedom. Free trade? Chapter 20 1. Seeing how Uncle Pumblechook always did this it can be understood that Pip is fully redeemed. 2. Some pre-naturalist theme that shows the loss that comes from pursuing one’s dreams. Original ending 1. This ending is infinitely better because of the brisk tone with which it regards Estella, and serves to show the power of suffering on redemption. The image of Pip and little Pip walking together makes for a more cheerful images as well. Summary of events: Pip lives with his sister and her blacksmith husband due to being orphaned at birth. When visiting the tombstones of his parents in the churchyard he is confronted with an escaped convict who frightens him into bringing a file and some whittles so that he can free himself of the iron clamp on his leg. When returning home Pip is greeted by a tirade from his sister for leaving without notice. It becomes clear that Pip does not reside in a loving home. His only comfort comes from the kindness showed to him by Joe, his sister's husband. Late at night he hears fire coming from the sea and finds out that its origin is from the Hulks, which fills Pip with guilt because he believes himself to be inclined to commit crimes. He decides to steal the items needed by the criminal and bring them to the battery, along the way he is tormented with an overwhelming sense of guilt. When he sees the criminal he notices a slight difference in the facial structure to the man he saw before, and he is scared at the latter's demeanor. But the kindness he shows the criminal by bringing him food and drink assuages the convict's attitude and even brings him to show Pip gratitude. Pip returns home to a Christmas day feast where he is verbally abused by everyone but Joe. All the while the sense of guilt at having stolen the pie torments him. Finally when his sister goes
into the kitchen to bring the pie, Pip breaks down and runs for the door where he is met with a troop of soldiers. After drinking with the uncle and waiting for Joe to finish mending the handcuffs, the soldiers go on to find the runaways accompanied by Joe, Pip and Mr Wopsle. During the chase Pip was getting ever more anxious that on of the criminals would recognize and expose him. However when the criminals are caught, "Pip's criminal" does not give Pip up, and instead takes the fall for stealing the pie and whittles. Later Pip wants to tell Joe of his theft, but does not do so because he fears Joe would abandon him. Pip's love for Joe and his sense of morality are revealed during this stream of thought. Pip is left with a feeling of feeling of sadness and guilt and not having told Joe the truth about his theft He decides to write Joe a letter and subsequently finds out that Joe can't read because he was not afforded the same schooling opportunities that Pip has. Learning of Joe's upbringing, however, leads the two to become even closer. The conversation is interrupted by the entrance of the sister and Uncle Pumblechook who tell Pip that he has been invited to play at the house of the rich and reclusive Miss Havisham. On the way to the house Uncle Pumblechook interrogates Pip about the multiplication table, however his misery at the series of questions is far eclipsed by his experience at Miss Havisham's house. There he is let in my the proud and beautiful Estella who humiliates Pip and makes him feel selfconscious at his appearance and habits such as calling knaves jacks. When he returns home he does not want to relate the true events of what happened at the house for fear of being punished and instead tells a highly fictionalized tale of spending a wonderful time with Miss Havisham and Estella. He later admits to Joe the falsity if this tale and instead of being angry with him Joe simply tells him not to lie again. During the conversation the difference between being common and special is highlighted and the dichotomy is further stated through the previous uncomfortable feeling that followed Pip around Miss Havisham's house. This is also the first time Pip redeems himself. Finally Pip is reunited with "his criminal" at a bar where the convict gives Pip two pounds and some change. Joe attempts to return the two pounds thinking them a mistake, however the man is no longer at the bar, and the paper money is left in the house providing Pip with a constant source of guilt at having lied to Joe. Pip pays another visit to Miss Havisham's house where he receives far better treatment than the last time. His visit was during the homeowner's birthday and the hollow and sullen tone of the event reveals the decaying nature of her life. Ms Porter and Mrs. Camila are introduced I the scene. Pip is also allowed to kiss Estella although he remarks that her intentions were perhaps disingenuous. When he is given the opportunity to roam the grounds Pip encounters a pale red headed boy who engages Pip in a fight that the latter wins. However Pip is tormented by the prospect that he would be punished for shedding the boys blood, thinking that it wrong that a simple common boy should attack a member of a higher class. On his next visit to the House however, nothing happens to Pip and in fact the boy is nowhere to be found.
Pip's visits to Miss Havisham become more frequent and the two talk more often. Estella's attitude towards Pip however becomes sporadic, ranging from lambasting to tolerating him. He never gets the opportunity to kiss again, however. One day Miss Havisham had Pip invite Joe to the manor where the entire time Joe addresses Pip when asked a question by Mis Havisham. At the end of the netting Miss Havisham tells Pip not to come anymore and gives Joe 25 guineas to give to Mrs Gargery. Pip soon falls under the apprenticeship of Joe, but quickly dislikes it. Pip entertains the idea of visiting Miss Havisham, meanwhile a man named Orlick is hired at Joe's forge, and it immediately becomes apparent that this man is of evil intentions. Orlick and Joe break out into a fight after the former hurls a series of insults at Mrs. Gargery, but are then seen cleaning up together in a peaceful silence. Pip's visit to amiss Havisham proves disappointing as Estella as missing. When walking home one day Pip and Orlick see commotion at the Jolly Bargemen and soon discover that Pip's sister has been attacked whilst that house was empty save for her. Pip soon suspects the man who had previously given him the money. His suspicions change momentarily when his sister asks for Orlick, however she did this only to make amends with him. Pip continues to visit Miss Havisham and Estella continues to be absent and the entire house remains unchanged. Pip however notices a change in Biddy and begins to admire her. Biddy and Pip share a conversation one summer afternoon in the marsh where he confesses to her his love for Estella and his wish to break his crude and common manner and become a gentleman. He realizes that Estella would only make him miserable unlike Biddy, and wishes that he were instead in love with her. Orlick follows the pair home and Biddy relates to Pip that she thinks he is fond of her and that she does not return the favor. No matter how accustomed to his common life Pip becomes, he is constantly haunted with the thoughts of Miss Havisham send Estella. One night Pip is met by a lawyer named Jaggers who bestows upon him a large sum of wealth and the chance to become a gentleman. The only conditions are that he doe not attempt to reveal the identity of his benefactor and that he must leave for London to begin his education and upbringing. Neither Biddy nor Joe have objections to this plan and wish Pip the best, which send him into a gloomy state at leaving his friends. Pip suspects Miss Havisham of being his anonymous benefactor. Pip visits the town's tailor and at the mention of money people begin to treat him with a gratuitous amount of respect, especially uncle Pumblechook who seemed to have forgotten his precious lambastings of the child. Publechook engages Pip in a conversation about some business opportunities, of which Pip seems disinterested in. He wakes up the next morning lamenting at how quickly the time went by and wandering if he squandered it. He is sent off with a warm gesture from Joe and Biddy who throw shoes after him for good luck and begin to cry. He observes the peacefulness of the village and claims that leaving was easier than he thought it would be, immediately after which he begins to cry. When in London Pip notices that the city is rather gloomy looking and dismal, he thinks the same of Jaggers’ apartment where he waits for the lawyer’s return from court. His impression of Smithfield and the surrounding area are even worse. When walking through Little Britain
however he notices people gathered around waiting for Jaggers, who confronts them in an incredibly condescending way and might be paying off witnesses. Pip is sent to Mr. Pocket’s house where he is greeted by Mr. Pocket’s son Herbet, with whom Pip had fought previously. Herbert relates to Pip the story of Miss Havisham’s life to Pip over dinner and he finds out that she was left by her fiancé on their wedding day and became dejected and gloomy ever since. At the Pocket’s house he realizes that the servants are the masters of the place and that the house is rather chaotic. Pip enjoys the tutelage of Mr. Pocket and asks Mr. Jaggers to vacate his room at the Barnard Inn to move into Mr. Pocket’s house. Wemmick and Pip walk around the city where the clerk introduces Pip to the other clerks and shows him the sculptures of famous clients which made Mr. Jaggers money. Pip encounters two other members of Mr. Porter’s instructions, Drummle and Startop. Drummle is a tall misanthropic oaf and Startop was denied education because he was too attached to his mother. Pip dines with Wemmick and the latter tells him that Mr. Jaggers invited him and his friends to finally dine with him. Wemmick tells Pip that Jaggers never closes his windows or bolts his doors as he hopes that his enemies would try and rob him so that he can have their lives. Wemmick takes care of his father in his house and Pip and he have a very pleasant and long conversation The next day Pip and his companions met at Jaggers’ office and went to his house for dinner. Jaggers seems very interested in Drummle. At dinner the nature of the boys is revealed through conversation and Pip observes that he has become rather snobbish. The dinner ends with Pip insulting Drummle and telling him to return to Startop the money he had borrowed, and the boy reacting by almost throwing a glass at Startop. He was stopped by the timely hand of Jaggers. Suddenly Joe pays Pip a visit and it is marked with an awkward air as Joe keeps referring to Pip as “Sir” and Dickens highlights the uneducated nature of Joe. Joe relates to Pip that Miss Havisham informed him of Estella’s return and asked Joe to deliver Pip that piece of information. Pip shares a coach with two convicts one of whom was the man who gave him money at the pub. He tells Pip that he was told to give the money to him as a token of gratitude behalf of the convict Pip helped at the beginning of the novel. Mortified by the memory Pip steps off the coach. When he goes to the hotel he is brought an old copy of a local newspaper that Pumblechook was responsible for his fortunes and served as Pip’s mentor. When Pip arrives at the Havisham manor he is greeted by Orlick, to his surprise and chagrin. He at first does not recognize Estella but then remarks her as more beautiful than ever before. They take a walk on the grounds where she reveals to Pip that she has no sympathy. Miss Havisham, in a manner very odd, tells Pip to blindly love Estella regardless of any harm she may do to him. When he returns to London, he tells Herbert of his love for Estella. Herbert admits to knowing this fact, but tries to make Pip reconsider his infatuation, this however proves unsuccessful and Herbert reveals to Pip the subject of his romantic fascinations. The two then embark to the theater to see Mr. Wopsle, who was playing the title role in Hamlet. At the theater Wopsle’s performance is no short of ridiculous. Pip and Herbert dine with the actor, during which Pip feels sorry for the man, but this sympathy is overshadowed by his misery.
Estella writes to Pip of her coming to London, to which his reaction is to wait like an imbecile in front of the coach office, where he meets Wemmick and the two head off to Newgate at the latter’s suggestion. Pip returns to the coach station and meets Estella there. Estella regards her interaction with Pip as predetermined and says that she is be taken care of by him until the carriage to Richmond arrives. The entire time Pip spends with her he realizes that he is miserable with her, but he nonetheless remains in love. While he and Herbert were figuring out their debts, Pip gets a letter informing him of his sister’s death. When he goes to town for the funeral he says little to Joe and has a long conversation with Biddy, in which she acted in a manner most dejected towards him and Pip took offence to her words. However, when he leaves town he makes amends with Biddy and watches the mist rise, realizing that she was right and that he would not come back to the town. Pip’s twenty first birthday affords him a regular income of 500 pounds a year but no clue as to who his benefactor is. He spends the dinner in a state of melancholy and reflects on how he would rather Wemmick have been there than Jaggers. Pip expresses his wish to invest with Herbert to Wemmick, of which the latter is not very open to. Pip buys Herbert a partnership with a merchant with the advice of Wemmick. Wemmick has some female companion. The narrative switches to when Pip accompanies Estella on her visit to Miss Mavisham’s, where the old woman reproaches her adopted daughter for being ungrateful. Later Pip sees Estella around Drummle and gets incredibly jealous. Herbert was off for business in France and Pip felt bored and brooded in his loneliness. Suddenly the convict who Pip had helped all those years ago tracked him down and revealed to Pip that he was his benefactor. Pip is mortified by this revelation and the fact that he had abandoned Joe for a convict. The convict gives his name as Abel Magwitch and to disguise him Pip gives him the Alia Uncle Porvis. He goes to Jaggers to confirm the story which turns out to be true, and Pip falls into a state of abhorrence towards the convict. Pip and Herbert decide to renounce Magwitch’s money and send him back to the US for safe keeping. Magwitch tells the story of his upbringing and of Arthur and Compeyson, who are the ones who ruined Miss Havisham. Pip has an unpleasant encounter with Drummle on his way to sever ties with Estella. Pip speaks to Havisham and Estella only to find that his love is not shared and dismayed he walks back to London. He is given a not from Wemmick telling him not to go home. Wemmick tells Pip of Compeyson’s return and that Herbert has hidden Magwitch in Clara’s house. He also advises him to acquire portable property. Pip and Herbet hatch a scheme to free Magwitch through the river. Pip considers staying with Magwitch. Pip finds out about Jaggers’ housekeeper, Molly, over dinner, and realizes that she is Estella’s mother, losing her daughter due to allegations of murder. Pip visits Havisham who begs his forgiveness for what she did. Reluctantly he gives it. Then he sees her attempting self immolation through the window. He runs to her and puts out the flames with the rotting bridal remains. He leaves Havisham in the care of her servants, passing on the note “I forgive you.” Pip confirms the story of Molly through Jaggers and Wemmick.
Pip finds out that Herbert is to be transferred to the Middle East. He receives notice that Wemmick will be ready to transfer Magwitch within two days, but he also receives a letter threatening Uncle Provis and telling him to meet with the stranger who sent the letter, no doubt Compeyson, in the Marshes. Pip is ambushed by Orlick in the Marshes who blames Pip for everything ill that has befall him and for murdering Pip’s sister. Orlick says that he has been working with Compeyson and that he has figured out who Magwitch is. Suddenly Herbert busts through the door and rescues Pip, they rush home to help Magwitch escape. On their escape the entourage is attacked by Compeyson who fights with Magwitch, but the latter comes out the victor. Magwitch realizes that it is impossible for him to avoid prison and Pip promises to stand by him. Magwitch is sentenced to death and Pip falls into a fever. Joe comes back to nurse him out of this state and they return to the village, once he is better. He goes back to see Joe and Biddy hoping to ask Buddy for forgiveness, but then learns that the two have married. He wishes then the best during a heart filled exchange and goes back to take the job with Herbert. Eleven years later he comes back to the village, he sees the boy that Joe and Biddy had together and that he was named Pip. He does not rumple his hair. He goes to see the old manor one last time and runs into Estella. They decide to forever remain friends and part ways. Or he is walking with Little Pip eight years after Biddy’s and Joe’s marriage and runs into Estella, and is comforted by the fact that her suffering was greater than Havisham’s teachings.
4. Again an exposition of their hypocrisy as they claim to have great moral standing and yet refuse to participate in a seemingly noble duty. 5. More anxious guilt. 6. Pip seems to have found a kindred spirit in the second convict. 7. Joe ever seems to be the foil of Mrs Gargery. 8. Again the symbol of water seems to represent the good force that punishes criminals. Chapter 6 1. Pip's narrative style seems to be centered almost completely in the time period that he is remembering. From that it can bro dr erred that he is a more trustworthy narrator than other characters in literature. Moreover his disposition of living in a future time period indicates that there is some resolution to his problems, such as the guilt. Lastly Joe is again seen as the only moral grounding that Pip receives, parallel to the religious instruction received by Huckleberry Finn. 2. This is significant as it shows Pip knows right from wrong and judging by the harmless nature of his "crime," he is no different from any other kid. 3. Dickens is also quite funny. 4. Second installment could end here as much has passed and the next chapter does not flow as well with the plot progression Chapter 7 1. Clearly Pip is left with a feeling of emptiness at never having met his parents. 2. A real presence of fatalism is seen in Pip's attitude toward the treatment 3. More evidence of Pip's status as a victim brought to crime through societal pressure and genetic predisposition. 4. Joe's incredibly sympathetic nature and lack of education make him seem as if he were afflicted with a mental disease. 5. The comparison between the economic statuses reveals a negative side affect of wealth, that is alienation; at least I in Dickens' view. Chapter 8 1. While this a humorous image, it also show the separation of hard working capitalists and the stagnant lazy merchants 2. The name of the house perhaps also signifies that whoever resided in the house had no longer an ounce of ambition in their bodies and were comfortable with living a life of stagnation. 3. Again an emphasis on the lack of progress and stagnation exhibited amongst members of the upper class. 4. This metaphor and the bridal dress show that Miss Havisham is stuck in time. The reclusive behavior and the faded colors are also indicative of the stagnation. 5. Pip's relationship with Estella seems to be typical of that of the poor man and wealth. Despite being treated poorly by her he can not help but be attracted to her. Chapter 9 1. I suppose lies are abstract things. Though no Pegasus was contemplated so thie might be w false label. But yes you are funny Dickens. 2. Again Joe remains a comforting force in Pip's life, giving the latter a reprieve form the world of abuse imposed by his sister.
3. The episode with Miss Havisham and the dichotomy between common and uncommon, must meld into the theme of having great expectations; that is escaping the world of poverty through progressive capitalism. 4. The somewhat surrealist aspect of interjecting the story with his own opinion differentiates Pip form other first person narrators. Chapter 10 1. Pip is equating poverty with criminality and other dishonorable tendencies. 2. Here could be another place where the section could end as the reader is left wondering what would happen despite not having a great deal of suspense. Chapter 11 1. Obviously Dickens is painting an unflattering picture of old rich people, tying in with his disgust at stagnation. 2. Ir seems as if everyone in the novel share qualities with St Augustine, always assuming the worst of Pip. 3. The admission of her mortality reveals miss Havisham's awareness of her stagnation, as those who stop progress certainly are. (85) 4. Pip shares Huckleberry Finn's humor. 5. Pip's visits to the houseman be interpreted as Miss Havisham's attempt at reliving her youth. 6. That is twice that Pip received something for no effort. It may be part of the process of wooing him to wanting a life of wealth, but the fight could be interpreted as a simple need for sensation, necessitated by the boring nature of the comfortable rich life. 7. Since the marshes are were the criminals go to hide, and the water there is corrupted by the mud, they can be seen as a path to criminality. Thus The image of Joe's furnace, symbolizes the moral grounding that Pip receives from Joe, but opens the conflict of staying on the righteous path. Chapter 12 1. Miss Havisham must be living vicariously through Estella and hoping to gain revenge on the man who obviously broke her heart, perhaps leaving her at the wedding. 2. Sine this is repeated it must symbolize Pip's abuse. Chapter 13 3. Joe is even more difficult to understand here, almost to the point of being nonsensical. Perhaps this is to temporarily augment the view of wealth in Pip's eyes. Chapter 14 4. Pip seems to view this transformation as evidence of ungratefulness and regrets it. Chapter 15 1. This foreshadows that Pip's relationship with Estella will fail and that he will find himself out of place amongst the world of the rich and uncommon. 2. Ever since Pip began viewing Estella and Havisham in a positive light Joes speech has become indecipherable, and more importantly annoying. This might be an attempt mace by Dickens to make the same impression of the two women on the reader.
3. This lends credence to Pip's character 4. So far being a decent judge of character we can expect that Orlick will have an evil disposition. 5. Both men of great evil. 6. Again a congregation of evil. 7. Since Miss Pocket has replaced Estella her ugliness is exacerbated and Pip may feel like he was lost his opportunity to become a rich and uncommon man at could decried the affection of someone like Estella. It can be assumed that Pip will one by haunted with a longing for the girl. Chapter 16 1. Presumably Pip's convict, who has yet to be named. Chapter 17 1. Biddy represents a path of hard work and good towards the end goal of breaking the fetters of poverty, whilst Estella, paralleled by Miss Havisham, represents one of laziness and stagnation that is compounded by her mean and cruel demeanor. 2. The formerly ever looming presence of guilt seems to have been replaced with Pip's desire to amass wealth, a fact that the later Pip considers with regret, obviously expressing guilt at his younger ungratefulness. 3. It is interesting that Pip's confession of corruptness comes when he is sitting in the marsh, as it has served as safe harbor for criminals and generally considered a manifestation of evil. Tainting the flow of the river with mud. In short Estella stands ready to lead Pip backwards into a position were he can not advance from. 4. It should be noted that Biddy represents the same stoppage that Estella offers, however Pip would certainly be happier with her, thus losing her is a consequence of advancement. 5. Orlick can be seen here as the complete opposite of Pip. Chapter 18 1. This courtroom style exchange is a very well crafted piece of dialogue, the style fits the content. Chapter 19 1. The call of adventure has always been too seductive for the children in literature to resist. The monotony of his agrarian surroundings naturally pushed Pip away from them. 2. Joe's ignorance and incorruptible innocence are indicative of the scruples and stagnation of the simple life. 3. This pretentious judgement of character reveal the infectiousness of the feeling of superiority that arises from augmented social standing, as Pip already thinks himself greater than a man hat he was once proud to call his equal. 4. Trabb's description can only be viewed as lazy and the repetition of "prosperous" and its variants indicate that he is a member of the degenerating capitalist who have already made their money and feel no motivation to contribute to progress for its own sake, let alone for his. 5. This however shows that Pip has not forgotten himself, though perhaps formed a more flattering opinion of his character.
6. Since Volume I has ended it can be assumed that this would also be a break in the syndication of the novel Volume II Chapter 1 1. Obviously Dickens is praising the progressive work ethic, as it makes the somewhat unfortunate looking city more pleasant. He is also offering the appearance of the city as a disadvantage of advancement. 2. Perhaps a metaphor that suggests that crime has replaced faith. 3. The people either despise Jaggers or all lawyers in general. Chapter 2 1. All this serves to compare the repugnant atmosphere of London with the country and make Pip regret leaving. Chapter 3 1. Considering his relationship with Joe this must make Herbert out to be some sort of saint, as well as suggest that Pip has begun to forget his life in the country. Chapter 4 1. The reversal of dynamics suggests an admiration in Dickens for hard work as Mr. and Mrs. Pocket seem to not do much of anything and the servants run the house and take care of the children. Chapter 5 1. This represents the natural moral corruptness that comes from making money. 2. Indicates the eventual making of Pip into a gentleman. Chapter 6 1. Wemmick is very proud of the fact that he entirely owns what is his and designed his house in accordance with his view. He therefore embodies the spirit of individualism and may be a very positive influence on Pip. Chapter 7 1. Foreshadowing of some unfortunate event. 2. This is probably due to her suffering nature and nothing mustering the capacity to alleviate her condition. Chapter 8 1. Clearly Pip has become accustomed to his new lifestyle. 2. Dickens is punctuating the differences between Pip and Joe to show how the former is no longer suited for his previous life in the country. 3. The awkwardness of the flow of this conversation is indicative of the transitional nature of Pip’s character from a country blacksmith to a city dwelling gentleman. 4. Dickens makes Joe’s speech comprehensible when he is imparting onto Pip some secret of life, which gives more significance to the message. Moreover this passage highlights the
social differences between those who work with their hands and those who lead more comfortable lives, however it solidifies the friendship between Joe and Pip as eternal. 5. Here is a possible place to stop the printing as the reader would be interested enough to find out what fate befalls Pip and Estella. Chapter 9 1. This indicates that Pip may lose his money. Chapter 10 1. Pip is rather deliriously romantic when it comes to Estella, as she will no doubt spite him. 2. Here he is speaking from a later date so it affirms the fact that they will not end up together. 3. An ill omen if there ever was one. His presence signifies that the whole company of Estella and Miss Havisham are evil. 4. More evidence that Estella is causing Pip to regress. 5. And as Herbert is almost entirely good, Estella must be entirely evil. 6. The assumption here is that a woman can only be love by being cold, a belief instilled in Miss Havisham after the departure of her groom. Also this is her way of seaking revenge. He is also messed up in the head. Chapter 11 1. The contrast between Pip’s and Herbert’s dreams is evident as Herbert takes a realistic view of his situation and Pip is a hopeless romantic. Chapter 12 1. Even Pip realizes the nexus between Wopsle’s ridiculous life as an actor and his expectations to marry Estella. Chapter 13 1. An obvious sign of disrespect. 2. Ironic as on the inside Estella is just as tainted as the prison is. Chapter 14 1. His reference to Estella as beautiful mimics that of a broken record. 2. These normative statements undermine the quality of free will that might inhabit Pip and lead him into a state of determinist existence. As such it may be inferred that his fate is sealed. Chapter 15 1. The exact opposite set of circumstances that surrounded Pip. 2. This lack of management foreshadows the loss of Pip’s fortune as well as gives evidence of his degeneracy. 3. The brevity of this news shows that the people in the country had assumed that Pip no longer cares for them and has become entirely snobbish. Chapter 16 1. As in come if it so happens to be convenient to.
2. Her death appears to have a somber effect on Pip, as he seems to be more connected with himself as opposed to a false image of an expectation. 3. Still remains incredibly conceited however. Chapter 17 1. It is interesting how Pip is only concerned with what Mr. Jaggers has to say on his birthday and is completely unconcerned with how Joe would react. 2. It seems that Pip has made a habit of being congratulated for doing absolutely nothing at all. 3. This indicates that the man who is providing for Pip is far richer than Pip can imagine 4. The lack of mention about Herbert’s coming of age shows the self-centered nature of Pip. 5. Again the river is seen as a conduit of money and progress. Chapter 18 1. Here would be a good stopping point for the installment, a horrible cliffhanger. Chapter 19 1. A realization that comes rather late and still no effect comes from it. 2. Shows that despite all his superficial changes Pip is still the same boy. 3. Again this interjection from the narrator makes the experience much more monumental than simply narrating its events. Chapter 20 1. At least Pip retains his compassion, though he seems rather drawn to the convict. 2. Money doesn’t rid one of the past, that is why Joe is invulnerable to bribery as well. 3. And thus Havisham and Estella are replaced by someone who is still not named, but will at least lead him on the path of entrepreneurship. 4. His speech is very simple for a man of great wealth, which indicates that there is no need to become a “gentleman” and lose yourself along the way to become successful. Unless the convict stole the money… Volume III Chapter 1 1. So he hid out there and therefore escaped detection by English law enforcement 2. He has managed to become more ungrateful. 3. He has the exact opposite reaction from that of Estella’s to her benefactor, so it may bode well. Chapter 2 1. Herbert accompanies Pip’s reactions with almost mirrored precision, truly serving as the archetypal best friend. However, in this case both he and Pip are acting in an incredibly snobbish and pretentious manner with respect to Magwitch’s actions. 2. The presence of criminality has therefore been brought literally to Pip’s front door, as opposed to just following him and exerting its oppressiveness in the background. Chapter 3
1. In Magwitch’s case, criminality seems imbedded in his being, almost to the point of being forced to commit crime in an unconscious manner. 2. The amount of connections in the book are slightly ridiculous. Chapter 5 1. Miss Havisham and Pip are one in the same. 2. Another probable end to the circulation. Chapter 6 1. The transitory nature of these things suggest the importance of sentimental value over the material things that Pip has been accustomed to. Chapter 7 1. Again the river is seen as a positive force. This time removing the mud, as Magwitch is a convict, from the city. 2. Learning to care for Magwitch seems to rid Pip of his obsession with Estella. Chapter 8 1. By refusing this money Pip is slowly redeeming himself, as well as by getting rid of Estella. 2. This could be another suspenseful place to end the newspaper run. Chapter 10 1. This act of forgiveness further redeems Pip, and also absolves Miss Havisham. Leaving the source of evil in this story to be Compeyson, who taints the flow of time like mud through a river. Chapter 11 1. I am not sure what effect this can have other than to add suspense, on that note this would be another place where the story could be stopped. Chapter 12 1. Maybe this could redeem Estella as well. 2. The dichotomy of Wemmick is astounding, although enigmantic, I have no idea what he represents. Chapter 13 1. This provides for some suspense, but more importantly gives Pip the chance to square off against evil as the marshes are undoubtedly representative of that. 2. Chapter 14 1. There is a surprise. 2. Again the theme of responsibility rears again showing how individuals are not entirely in control of their actions, such as Msgwitch’s stealing, Pip’s love of Estella etc. 3. Duex Ex Machina much?
Chapter 15 1. This last act of kindness leaves only the need to redeem himself to Biddy and Joe. Chapter 16 1. More expansion on the theme of loyalty, as with Herbert’s gesture. 2. This rejecting of bloodline furthers the role of progress in the story, as Herbert will not become rich, but he will be industrious. Chapter 18 1. Yet another act of kindness, he has so far repaid almost all who he was in debt to, however Joe would never accept anything from him, so at this point Pip has ironically settled his debt, while in a state of incredible debt. Chapter 19 1. The must be a symbol of happiness and freedom. Free trade? Chapter 20 1. Seeing how Uncle Pumblechook always did this it can be understood that Pip is fully redeemed. 2. Some pre-naturalist theme that shows the loss that comes from pursuing one’s dreams. Original ending 1. This ending is infinitely better because of the brisk tone with which it regards Estella, and serves to show the power of suffering on redemption. The image of Pip and little Pip walking together makes for a more cheerful images as well. Summary of events: Pip lives with his sister and her blacksmith husband due to being orphaned at birth. When visiting the tombstones of his parents in the churchyard he is confronted with an escaped convict who frightens him into bringing a file and some whittles so that he can free himself of the iron clamp on his leg. When returning home Pip is greeted by a tirade from his sister for leaving without notice. It becomes clear that Pip does not reside in a loving home. His only comfort comes from the kindness showed to him by Joe, his sister's husband. Late at night he hears fire coming from the sea and finds out that its origin is from the Hulks, which fills Pip with guilt because he believes himself to be inclined to commit crimes. He decides to steal the items needed by the criminal and bring them to the battery, along the way he is tormented with an overwhelming sense of guilt. When he sees the criminal he notices a slight difference in the facial structure to the man he saw before, and he is scared at the latter's demeanor. But the kindness he shows the criminal by bringing him food and drink assuages the convict's attitude and even brings him to show Pip gratitude. Pip returns home to a Christmas day feast where he is verbally abused by everyone but Joe. All the while the sense of guilt at having stolen the pie torments him. Finally when his sister goes
into the kitchen to bring the pie, Pip breaks down and runs for the door where he is met with a troop of soldiers. After drinking with the uncle and waiting for Joe to finish mending the handcuffs, the soldiers go on to find the runaways accompanied by Joe, Pip and Mr Wopsle. During the chase Pip was getting ever more anxious that on of the criminals would recognize and expose him. However when the criminals are caught, "Pip's criminal" does not give Pip up, and instead takes the fall for stealing the pie and whittles. Later Pip wants to tell Joe of his theft, but does not do so because he fears Joe would abandon him. Pip's love for Joe and his sense of morality are revealed during this stream of thought. Pip is left with a feeling of feeling of sadness and guilt and not having told Joe the truth about his theft He decides to write Joe a letter and subsequently finds out that Joe can't read because he was not afforded the same schooling opportunities that Pip has. Learning of Joe's upbringing, however, leads the two to become even closer. The conversation is interrupted by the entrance of the sister and Uncle Pumblechook who tell Pip that he has been invited to play at the house of the rich and reclusive Miss Havisham. On the way to the house Uncle Pumblechook interrogates Pip about the multiplication table, however his misery at the series of questions is far eclipsed by his experience at Miss Havisham's house. There he is let in my the proud and beautiful Estella who humiliates Pip and makes him feel selfconscious at his appearance and habits such as calling knaves jacks. When he returns home he does not want to relate the true events of what happened at the house for fear of being punished and instead tells a highly fictionalized tale of spending a wonderful time with Miss Havisham and Estella. He later admits to Joe the falsity if this tale and instead of being angry with him Joe simply tells him not to lie again. During the conversation the difference between being common and special is highlighted and the dichotomy is further stated through the previous uncomfortable feeling that followed Pip around Miss Havisham's house. This is also the first time Pip redeems himself. Finally Pip is reunited with "his criminal" at a bar where the convict gives Pip two pounds and some change. Joe attempts to return the two pounds thinking them a mistake, however the man is no longer at the bar, and the paper money is left in the house providing Pip with a constant source of guilt at having lied to Joe. Pip pays another visit to Miss Havisham's house where he receives far better treatment than the last time. His visit was during the homeowner's birthday and the hollow and sullen tone of the event reveals the decaying nature of her life. Ms Porter and Mrs. Camila are introduced I the scene. Pip is also allowed to kiss Estella although he remarks that her intentions were perhaps disingenuous. When he is given the opportunity to roam the grounds Pip encounters a pale red headed boy who engages Pip in a fight that the latter wins. However Pip is tormented by the prospect that he would be punished for shedding the boys blood, thinking that it wrong that a simple common boy should attack a member of a higher class. On his next visit to the House however, nothing happens to Pip and in fact the boy is nowhere to be found.
Pip's visits to Miss Havisham become more frequent and the two talk more often. Estella's attitude towards Pip however becomes sporadic, ranging from lambasting to tolerating him. He never gets the opportunity to kiss again, however. One day Miss Havisham had Pip invite Joe to the manor where the entire time Joe addresses Pip when asked a question by Mis Havisham. At the end of the netting Miss Havisham tells Pip not to come anymore and gives Joe 25 guineas to give to Mrs Gargery. Pip soon falls under the apprenticeship of Joe, but quickly dislikes it. Pip entertains the idea of visiting Miss Havisham, meanwhile a man named Orlick is hired at Joe's forge, and it immediately becomes apparent that this man is of evil intentions. Orlick and Joe break out into a fight after the former hurls a series of insults at Mrs. Gargery, but are then seen cleaning up together in a peaceful silence. Pip's visit to amiss Havisham proves disappointing as Estella as missing. When walking home one day Pip and Orlick see commotion at the Jolly Bargemen and soon discover that Pip's sister has been attacked whilst that house was empty save for her. Pip soon suspects the man who had previously given him the money. His suspicions change momentarily when his sister asks for Orlick, however she did this only to make amends with him. Pip continues to visit Miss Havisham and Estella continues to be absent and the entire house remains unchanged. Pip however notices a change in Biddy and begins to admire her. Biddy and Pip share a conversation one summer afternoon in the marsh where he confesses to her his love for Estella and his wish to break his crude and common manner and become a gentleman. He realizes that Estella would only make him miserable unlike Biddy, and wishes that he were instead in love with her. Orlick follows the pair home and Biddy relates to Pip that she thinks he is fond of her and that she does not return the favor. No matter how accustomed to his common life Pip becomes, he is constantly haunted with the thoughts of Miss Havisham send Estella. One night Pip is met by a lawyer named Jaggers who bestows upon him a large sum of wealth and the chance to become a gentleman. The only conditions are that he doe not attempt to reveal the identity of his benefactor and that he must leave for London to begin his education and upbringing. Neither Biddy nor Joe have objections to this plan and wish Pip the best, which send him into a gloomy state at leaving his friends. Pip suspects Miss Havisham of being his anonymous benefactor. Pip visits the town's tailor and at the mention of money people begin to treat him with a gratuitous amount of respect, especially uncle Pumblechook who seemed to have forgotten his precious lambastings of the child. Publechook engages Pip in a conversation about some business opportunities, of which Pip seems disinterested in. He wakes up the next morning lamenting at how quickly the time went by and wandering if he squandered it. He is sent off with a warm gesture from Joe and Biddy who throw shoes after him for good luck and begin to cry. He observes the peacefulness of the village and claims that leaving was easier than he thought it would be, immediately after which he begins to cry. When in London Pip notices that the city is rather gloomy looking and dismal, he thinks the same of Jaggers’ apartment where he waits for the lawyer’s return from court. His impression of Smithfield and the surrounding area are even worse. When walking through Little Britain
however he notices people gathered around waiting for Jaggers, who confronts them in an incredibly condescending way and might be paying off witnesses. Pip is sent to Mr. Pocket’s house where he is greeted by Mr. Pocket’s son Herbet, with whom Pip had fought previously. Herbert relates to Pip the story of Miss Havisham’s life to Pip over dinner and he finds out that she was left by her fiancé on their wedding day and became dejected and gloomy ever since. At the Pocket’s house he realizes that the servants are the masters of the place and that the house is rather chaotic. Pip enjoys the tutelage of Mr. Pocket and asks Mr. Jaggers to vacate his room at the Barnard Inn to move into Mr. Pocket’s house. Wemmick and Pip walk around the city where the clerk introduces Pip to the other clerks and shows him the sculptures of famous clients which made Mr. Jaggers money. Pip encounters two other members of Mr. Porter’s instructions, Drummle and Startop. Drummle is a tall misanthropic oaf and Startop was denied education because he was too attached to his mother. Pip dines with Wemmick and the latter tells him that Mr. Jaggers invited him and his friends to finally dine with him. Wemmick tells Pip that Jaggers never closes his windows or bolts his doors as he hopes that his enemies would try and rob him so that he can have their lives. Wemmick takes care of his father in his house and Pip and he have a very pleasant and long conversation The next day Pip and his companions met at Jaggers’ office and went to his house for dinner. Jaggers seems very interested in Drummle. At dinner the nature of the boys is revealed through conversation and Pip observes that he has become rather snobbish. The dinner ends with Pip insulting Drummle and telling him to return to Startop the money he had borrowed, and the boy reacting by almost throwing a glass at Startop. He was stopped by the timely hand of Jaggers. Suddenly Joe pays Pip a visit and it is marked with an awkward air as Joe keeps referring to Pip as “Sir” and Dickens highlights the uneducated nature of Joe. Joe relates to Pip that Miss Havisham informed him of Estella’s return and asked Joe to deliver Pip that piece of information. Pip shares a coach with two convicts one of whom was the man who gave him money at the pub. He tells Pip that he was told to give the money to him as a token of gratitude behalf of the convict Pip helped at the beginning of the novel. Mortified by the memory Pip steps off the coach. When he goes to the hotel he is brought an old copy of a local newspaper that Pumblechook was responsible for his fortunes and served as Pip’s mentor. When Pip arrives at the Havisham manor he is greeted by Orlick, to his surprise and chagrin. He at first does not recognize Estella but then remarks her as more beautiful than ever before. They take a walk on the grounds where she reveals to Pip that she has no sympathy. Miss Havisham, in a manner very odd, tells Pip to blindly love Estella regardless of any harm she may do to him. When he returns to London, he tells Herbert of his love for Estella. Herbert admits to knowing this fact, but tries to make Pip reconsider his infatuation, this however proves unsuccessful and Herbert reveals to Pip the subject of his romantic fascinations. The two then embark to the theater to see Mr. Wopsle, who was playing the title role in Hamlet. At the theater Wopsle’s performance is no short of ridiculous. Pip and Herbert dine with the actor, during which Pip feels sorry for the man, but this sympathy is overshadowed by his misery.
Estella writes to Pip of her coming to London, to which his reaction is to wait like an imbecile in front of the coach office, where he meets Wemmick and the two head off to Newgate at the latter’s suggestion. Pip returns to the coach station and meets Estella there. Estella regards her interaction with Pip as predetermined and says that she is be taken care of by him until the carriage to Richmond arrives. The entire time Pip spends with her he realizes that he is miserable with her, but he nonetheless remains in love. While he and Herbert were figuring out their debts, Pip gets a letter informing him of his sister’s death. When he goes to town for the funeral he says little to Joe and has a long conversation with Biddy, in which she acted in a manner most dejected towards him and Pip took offence to her words. However, when he leaves town he makes amends with Biddy and watches the mist rise, realizing that she was right and that he would not come back to the town. Pip’s twenty first birthday affords him a regular income of 500 pounds a year but no clue as to who his benefactor is. He spends the dinner in a state of melancholy and reflects on how he would rather Wemmick have been there than Jaggers. Pip expresses his wish to invest with Herbert to Wemmick, of which the latter is not very open to. Pip buys Herbert a partnership with a merchant with the advice of Wemmick. Wemmick has some female companion. The narrative switches to when Pip accompanies Estella on her visit to Miss Mavisham’s, where the old woman reproaches her adopted daughter for being ungrateful. Later Pip sees Estella around Drummle and gets incredibly jealous. Herbert was off for business in France and Pip felt bored and brooded in his loneliness. Suddenly the convict who Pip had helped all those years ago tracked him down and revealed to Pip that he was his benefactor. Pip is mortified by this revelation and the fact that he had abandoned Joe for a convict. The convict gives his name as Abel Magwitch and to disguise him Pip gives him the Alia Uncle Porvis. He goes to Jaggers to confirm the story which turns out to be true, and Pip falls into a state of abhorrence towards the convict. Pip and Herbert decide to renounce Magwitch’s money and send him back to the US for safe keeping. Magwitch tells the story of his upbringing and of Arthur and Compeyson, who are the ones who ruined Miss Havisham. Pip has an unpleasant encounter with Drummle on his way to sever ties with Estella. Pip speaks to Havisham and Estella only to find that his love is not shared and dismayed he walks back to London. He is given a not from Wemmick telling him not to go home. Wemmick tells Pip of Compeyson’s return and that Herbert has hidden Magwitch in Clara’s house. He also advises him to acquire portable property. Pip and Herbet hatch a scheme to free Magwitch through the river. Pip considers staying with Magwitch. Pip finds out about Jaggers’ housekeeper, Molly, over dinner, and realizes that she is Estella’s mother, losing her daughter due to allegations of murder. Pip visits Havisham who begs his forgiveness for what she did. Reluctantly he gives it. Then he sees her attempting self immolation through the window. He runs to her and puts out the flames with the rotting bridal remains. He leaves Havisham in the care of her servants, passing on the note “I forgive you.” Pip confirms the story of Molly through Jaggers and Wemmick.
Pip finds out that Herbert is to be transferred to the Middle East. He receives notice that Wemmick will be ready to transfer Magwitch within two days, but he also receives a letter threatening Uncle Provis and telling him to meet with the stranger who sent the letter, no doubt Compeyson, in the Marshes. Pip is ambushed by Orlick in the Marshes who blames Pip for everything ill that has befall him and for murdering Pip’s sister. Orlick says that he has been working with Compeyson and that he has figured out who Magwitch is. Suddenly Herbert busts through the door and rescues Pip, they rush home to help Magwitch escape. On their escape the entourage is attacked by Compeyson who fights with Magwitch, but the latter comes out the victor. Magwitch realizes that it is impossible for him to avoid prison and Pip promises to stand by him. Magwitch is sentenced to death and Pip falls into a fever. Joe comes back to nurse him out of this state and they return to the village, once he is better. He goes back to see Joe and Biddy hoping to ask Buddy for forgiveness, but then learns that the two have married. He wishes then the best during a heart filled exchange and goes back to take the job with Herbert. Eleven years later he comes back to the village, he sees the boy that Joe and Biddy had together and that he was named Pip. He does not rumple his hair. He goes to see the old manor one last time and runs into Estella. They decide to forever remain friends and part ways. Or he is walking with Little Pip eight years after Biddy’s and Joe’s marriage and runs into Estella, and is comforted by the fact that her suffering was greater than Havisham’s teachings.
