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What prompted Herbert to follow Pip to the marshes?
Orlick's note asking Pip to meet him.
What are the main activities Pip and Herbert were engaged in during Chapter 54?
Magwitch believed that his impending death was an act of forgiveness.
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What happens to Pip after Magwitch's death in Chapter 57?
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What news does Joe bring to Pip during his illness?
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Pip finds Satis House intact when he returns home after eleven years.
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Who did Pip find out had married during his absence?
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How does Pip feel about Joe and Biddy's marriage?
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What does Pip believe about Estella at the end of Chapter 59?
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What name did Philip Pirrip call himself as an infant?
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Who does Pip live with?
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What does Pip steal to help the convict?
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What does Pip find himself overwhelmed with upon returning home after helping the convict?
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Pip successfully managed to keep his help for the convict a secret.
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Who does Pip confide in instead of Joe?
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What does Miss Havisham do with the clocks in her house?
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Pip is excited to move to London to become a gentleman.
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What is the name of Pip’s tutor?
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Who does Pip meet that challenges his view on social class?
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Pip's convict steals food and a ______ for himself.
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What is Pip worried about during Joe's visit?
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What news does Joe try to tell Pip during his visit?
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In Chapter 28, who does Pip share a coach with while traveling home?
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What does Pip overhear from the mysterious stranger?
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In Chapter 30, what does Pip tell Jaggers about Orlick?
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Pip feels horribly inadequate around Estella despite his newfound fortune.
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How does Pip feel about his lifestyle by the time of Chapter 34?
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Pip's ___ birthday finally arrives.
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Who does Pip learn is his secret benefactor?
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What does Pip decide to do with Magwitch's money?
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Pip feels comfortable with the convict, Magwitch, when he first arrives.
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What is Estella's response when Pip confesses his love for her?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- Philip Pirrip, nicknamed "Pip," is an orphan living with his sister in southeast England.
- Pip encounters an escaped convict in the churchyard, who demands food and tools to escape his leg irons.
Chapter 2
- Pip, frightened, steals food and a file from Joe, his brother-in-law, to aid the convict.
- Christmas Eve festivities are disrupted by Pip's guilt and fear of being discovered.
Chapter 3
- Pip encounters a second convict in the marshes before finding the first one, who is suffering.
- After a tense exchange, Pip manages to slip away from the convict.
Chapter 4
- Returning home, Pip feels guilty but finds no police waiting for him.
- Christmas dinner is tense, with Pip worried that his actions will be revealed.
Chapter 5
- Police come to Joe's house, but they only need help with handcuffs, not to arrest Pip.
- Pip’s convict protects him during the capture by claiming responsibility for stolen goods.
Chapter 6
- Pip feels overwhelmed by guilt but keeps it from Joe, who remains unaware of the full truth.
Chapter 7
- At school, Pip befriends Biddy while feeling the weight of his secret.
- Mrs. Joe and Pumblechook arrange for Pip to visit Miss Havisham, hoping for a fortune.
Chapter 8
- Pip is taken to Satis House, where he meets a beautiful but rude girl, Estella.
- Miss Havisham forces Pip to play with Estella, who belittles him for his background.
Chapter 9
- Pip fabricates an extravagant story about his visit to Satis House to conceal the truth from Joe and Mrs. Joe.
- He confides in Joe about what really happened, leading to a conversation about social class.
Chapter 10
- Pip yearns for social elevation and takes private lessons from Biddy.
- A mysterious stranger gives Pip money, linked to his earlier help to the convict, stirring Pip’s guilt.
Chapter 11
- Pip returns to Satis House, meets relatives of Miss Havisham, and plays with Estella.
- He defeats a pale young gentleman in a fight, earning a kiss from Estella but feeling ashamed.
Chapter 12
- Pip’s visits to Satis House continue, and he grows fonder of Estella while worrying Miss Havisham has no intention of helping him socially.
Chapter 13
- Joe completes Pip's apprenticeship papers at Satis House, feeling out of place amidst the opulence.
- Pip is unhappy with the reality of his life as a blacksmith apprentice despite receiving money from Miss Havisham.
Chapter 14
- Time passes as Pip reluctantly works with Joe, haunted by thoughts of Estella and Satis House.
Chapter 15
- Pip tries to teach Joe to read while dealing with the unpleasantness of Orlick, Joe's forge worker.
- Following an altercation, Mrs. Joe is attacked, leaving her brain-damaged.
Chapter 16
- Pip connects the attack on Mrs. Joe to filed leg irons belonging to convicts, suspecting Orlick.
- Pip grapples with guilt as Mrs. Joe mistakenly seems to welcome Orlick during his visits.
Chapter 17
- Biddy helps care for Mrs. Joe, and Pip confides in her about his feelings for Estella, causing jealousy over Orlick’s attention to Biddy.
Chapter 18
- A stranger named Jaggers informs Pip he will inherit a fortune and become a gentleman, though the benefactor's identity remains a secret.
Chapter 19
- Pip embraces his new status, feeling snobbish during a final visit with Joe and Biddy.
- Regret surfaces as he leaves for London, recognizing his poor treatment of those who care for him.
Chapter 20
- In London, Pip is overwhelmed by the chaos and contrasting lifestyle compared to his origins.
- Jaggers is depicted as a powerful figure, with Wemmick as his cynical clerk.
Chapter 21
- Pip develops a friendship with Herbert Pocket, connected to his tutor Matthew Pocket.
- They discover their previous encounter as opponents during a physical altercation at Satis House.
Chapter 22
- Pip requests Herbert's assistance in becoming a gentleman; Herbert recounts Miss Havisham's tragic past and her connection to Estella.
Chapter 23
- Pip navigates the chaotic environment at Matthew Pocket's home, observing the unconventional family dynamics.
Chapter 24
- Pip solidifies his friendship with Herbert and experiences Jaggers’s intimidating courtroom presence.
Chapter 25
- Pip's life in London continues to flourish, contrasting with his simple beginnings; Wemmick’s domestic life reveals a different side of his character.
Chapter 26
- The oppressive atmosphere of Jaggers's home is contrasted with Wemmick’s whimsical castle.
- Tensions arise as Pip faces dissatisfaction with his classmates, particularly Bentley Drummle.
Chapter 27
- Pip experiences an awkward visit from Joe, feeling both embarrassed and guilt over their separation.
- Joe shares news about Estella’s return, positively affecting Pip’s feelings towards him.
Chapter 28
- Pip heads back home, sharing a coach with convicts, revealing the connection between his past and present.
- The media coverage highlights Pip’s rise in status and the misconceptions surrounding his accomplishments.
Chapter 29
- Pip envisions himself a champion for Estella, only to find her indifferent to his advancements.
- His feelings of inadequacy are magnified around Estella, and Miss Havisham seems to revel in his unrequited love.### Chapter 30
- Pip informs Jaggers about Orlick's past, leading to Orlick’s dismissal from Miss Havisham's employment.
- Pip feels mocked by a tailor's apprentice as he walks in the streets of London.
- Herbert tries to uplift Pip’s spirits while cautioning him about his misguided hopes regarding Miss Havisham’s intentions with Estella.
- Herbert reveals he is in love with Clara but is financially unable to marry her.
Chapter 31
- Pip and Herbert attend a theater performance featuring Wopsle's comical portrayal of Hamlet.
- Pip takes Wopsle out for dinner afterward but cannot shake his melancholic mood.
Chapter 32
- Pip receives a note from Estella instructing him to meet her at a London train station.
- He early encounters Wemmick, who shows him the harsh realities of Newgate Prison, making Pip uncomfortable.
Chapter 33
- Meeting Estella, Pip is struck by her resemblance to someone and is treated with arrogance.
- Estella's mention of "instructions" fills Pip with elation, hinting at their potential future together.
Chapter 34
- Overcome with guilt, Pip reflects on how poorly he has treated Joe and Biddy due to his newfound wealth.
- The arrival of a letter reveals Mrs. Joe has died, deepening Pip's emotional turmoil.
Chapter 35
- Pip is unexpectedly saddened by his sister's death and returns home for her funeral.
- He encounters Pumblechook, whose fawning attitude irritates him.
- Pip attempts to repair his relationships with Joe and Biddy, but Biddy remains skeptical of his intentions.
Chapter 36
- Celebrating his twenty-first birthday, Pip anticipates the revelation of his mysterious benefactor's identity.
- His income will be five hundred pounds a year, but Jaggers remains secretive about Pip's fortune’s source, intensifying Pip's curiosity.
Chapter 37
- Pip plans to help Herbert become a partner in a merchant business using his income.
- Although Wemmick initially advises against it, he later supports Pip's plan and assists in the arrangement anonymously.
Chapter 38
- While spending time with Estella, Pip feels like he is not taken seriously as a suitor, watching her treat others poorly.
- A troubling revelation comes when Pip learns Drummle is courting Estella, heightening his insecurities.
Chapter 39
- Pip, now twenty-three, is confronted by the convict he once feared, who reveals he has been Pip's benefactor.
- The convict, Magwitch, has made his fortune in Australia and intended to elevate Pip to gentleman status.
Chapter 40
- Pip decides to disguise Magwitch as "Uncle Provis" for safety.
- They seek verification of Magwitch's story through Jaggers, who remains aloof.
Chapter 41
- Upon Herbert’s return, Pip realizes he can no longer accept Magwitch's money.
- They strategize to safely take Magwitch abroad to evade police capture.
Chapter 42
- Magwitch shares his troubled past, revealing his life of crime due to orphanhood and manipulation by Compeyson.
- The connection between Magwitch, Compeyson, and Miss Havisham surfaces, intensifying their complicated histories.
Chapter 43
- Feeling ashamed of his association with a convict, Pip resolves to end his relationship with Estella.
- After a confrontation with Drummle, he seeks closure with Miss Havisham and Estella.
Chapter 44
- Miss Havisham admits to misleading Pip about his benefactor and pledges to support Herbert.
- Estella's cold rejection and announcement of her engagement to Drummle devastates Pip.
Chapter 45
- Pip fears for his safety after receiving a warning about danger involving Magwitch.
- Wemmick informs him of Compeyson's pursuit.
Chapter 46
- Clara's abusive father emphasizes the difficulty of the situation, but Pip's concern for Magwitch grows stronger.
- The plan is developed to safely transport Magwitch.
Chapter 47
- Tension rises as Pip awaits the opportunity to move Magwitch, burdened by debts.
- He remains emotionally distant from Estella's marriage news, focusing solely on Magwitch.
Chapter 48
- A dinner at Jaggers's house reveals critical family connections involving Estella and Molly, confirming Estella's noble lineage.
- This new knowledge complicates Pip's feelings and understanding of his relationships.
Chapter 49
- Overwhelmed with guilt, Miss Havisham pleads for Pip’s forgiveness, revealing her emotional turmoil.
- After a harrowing incident where she nearly dies, Pip saves her but she becomes mentally and physically weakened.
Chapter 50
- Pip learns more about Magwitch's past and shares a bond over the struggle regarding Estella's parentage.
- The discovery of Magwitch as Estella's father deepens Pip's emotional conflict.
Chapter 51
- Driven by a desire for truth, Pip seeks confirmation of Estella’s parentage, culminating in a revelation about Molly.
- Jaggers ultimately confirms Estella’s connection but remains oblivious to Magwitch’s involvement.
Chapter 52
- Pip prioritizes securing Herbert's business future as he faces new threats and his own neglected relationships.
- A mysterious note instructs Pip to meet on the marsh, hinting at impending danger.
Chapter 53
- Pip is ambushed by Orlick while reaching the appointed spot on the marsh, who harbors resentment against him.
- Herbert intervenes just in time, showcasing their friendship's strength.
Chapter 54
- Despite earlier tensions, Pip and Herbert, joined by Startop, begin their escape plan on the river, foreboding looming.
- Magwitch is captured during their escape attempt, revealing his enduring loyalty and bravery.
Chapter 55
- Magwitch faces the risk of execution, with Pip unwavering in his support despite the looming threat of losing his own fortune.
- Herbert's life progresses towards marriage as both Herbert and Pip navigate their futures.
Chapter 56
- In prison, Magwitch accepts his fate peacefully, finding solace in Pip’s reassurance about Estella before his death.
- Pip mourns the loss of his benefactor, grappling with the complexity of their relationship.
Chapter 57
- Suffering from illness and financial distress, Pip reflects on his past choices, aided by Joe's steadfast support.
- After Joe's departure to find happiness, Pip resolves to return home to mend relationships and consider marriage with Biddy.### Chapter 58
- Pip finds Satis House in disarray, preparing for auction upon his return.
- Pumblechook confronts Pip at his hotel, displaying a condescending attitude.
- Pip reacts rudely and chooses to seek out Biddy and Joe.
- He discovers Biddy and Joe's schoolhouse and smithy empty, leading to a surprise revelation: they have married.
- Despite initial disappointment regarding his own hopes of marrying Biddy, Pip expresses genuine happiness for their union.
- Pip decides to accept a job offer with Herbert, signaling a shift in his life direction.
Chapter 59
- After eleven years, Pip returns to England content with his hard-earned, modest lifestyle in a mercantile firm.
- He attempts to persuade Biddy of his acceptance of bachelorhood during his visit to Joe and Biddy.
- Satis House is no longer standing; the area is overtaken by a neglected garden engulfed in mist.
- Pip reflects on Estella while walking through the overgrown garden, plagued by memories.
- He learns of Estella’s troubled marriage to Drummle, who has recently died.
- In a serendipitous encounter, Pip finds Estella in the ruined garden and they reminisce about their past.
- Hand in hand, they leave the garden together as the mists rise, suggesting a hopeful reunion and connection.
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