Questions and Answers
What is described as a trial of Pip's feelings?
Joe and his Sunday clothes because they don't fit and it shows their poorness.
How does Joe act at the Satis house?
Uneducated, uncommon.
How do Estella and Miss Havisham react to Joe's behavior?
They mock and laugh at him.
Joe is referred to as Pip's what for the first time?
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What dream is crushed for Pip in this chapter?
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What dream is crushed in this chapter for Mrs. Joe and Pumblechook?
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"I should never like Joe's trade. I had liked it once, but once was not now?" Explain.
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What has changed for good ol' Pip?
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Study Notes
Chapter 13 Summary
- Pip experiences an emotional trial regarding his identity and social status, feeling embarrassed by Joe's Sunday clothes that highlight their poverty.
- Joe appears at the Satis house as unrefined and unsophisticated, further emphasizing class differences.
- Estella and Miss Havisham ridicule Joe during their visit, showcasing their disdain for lower social classes.
- For the first time, Joe is referred to as Pip's "master," indicating a shift in their relationship dynamic.
- Pip confronts the harsh reality that his aspiration to become a gentleman is unattainable in this moment, sinking his spirits.
- Both Mrs. Joe and Pumblechook face disillusionment with their own dreams of class ascension, reflecting broader societal themes.
- Pip's desire to be a blacksmith is overshadowed by his shame and Estella's mockery, revealing internal conflict about his ambitions.
- The chapter signifies a pivotal change for Pip, as he grapples with feelings of embarrassment over his humble origins and aspirations.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 13 of 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens with these flashcards. Explore Pip's feelings about Joe's appearance and behavior at Satis House, along with Estella and Miss Havisham's reactions. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of this pivotal chapter.
