Great Expectations Chapter 12 Quiz

Study Notes

Pip's Worries and Guilt

Pip fears repercussions for his fight with the pale boy at Mrs. Havisham's house, worried about legal implications and Miss Havisham's potential anger.
Although he returns to Satis House, there is no mention of the fight, and the pale boy is absent; Pip discreetly covers the evidence of the conflict.

Regular Visits to Satis House

Pip begins visiting Satis House every other day, spending up to three hours pushing Mrs. Havisham in a wheeled lawn chair around her residence.
His routine of visiting annually lasts 8 to 10 months.

Mrs. Havisham's Influence on Pip

During visits, Mrs. Havisham questions Pip about his future ambitions; he expresses a desire to be educated while claiming he wants to be a blacksmith.
She shows no interest in fostering his education, preferring him to remain ignorant, and does not compensate him except with meals.

Dynamic Between Pip, Estella, and Mrs. Havisham

Mrs. Havisham derives pleasure from asserting her control over Pip during card games with Estella, whispering malicious encouragements to Estella to emotionally harm him.

Cultural Context

Pip sings "Old Clem," a song learned from Joe, while attending to Mrs. Havisham, highlighting his connection to home and simpler pleasures.

Emotional Conflict

Pip feels guilty for not disclosing the fight to Joe, especially since Joe's previous honesty led to unhappiness; he only confides in Biddy about his experiences at Satis House.
He increasingly feels embarrassment about Joe's commonness, reflecting a shift in Pip's values due to his association with the upper class.

Mrs. Havisham's Intervention

Mrs. Havisham proposes to assist Pip with his apprenticeship by signing the contract to Joe, which frustrates Pip, realizing it clashes with his dreams of becoming a gentleman.
Upon returning to the forge to inform Joe and Mrs. Joe about the apprenticeship, Mrs. Joe reacts explosively, deriding her role in the household.

Humor and Irony

Pip observes the dismay on Joe's face in response to Mrs. Joe's outburst, highlighting the humor and irony in the situation amidst the tension in their household dynamics.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 12 from 'Great Expectations'. Explore Pip's worries about his encounters at Miss Havisham's house and the implications of his actions. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the chapter's key events and themes.