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Who does Pip attempt to receive an education from?
Who does Pip attempt to receive an education from?
Mr. Wopsle, great aunt, and Mrs. Wopsle
Who does Pip actually receive an education from?
Who does Pip actually receive an education from?
Biddy
Who does Pip attempt to teach?
Who does Pip attempt to teach?
Mr. Joe (Sundays)
What sinful quality does Pip's attempt to teach Joe reflect?
What sinful quality does Pip's attempt to teach Joe reflect?
What does Joe think Pip wants to do for Miss Havisham?
What does Joe think Pip wants to do for Miss Havisham?
What does Pip actually want to accomplish by visiting Miss Havisham?
What does Pip actually want to accomplish by visiting Miss Havisham?
Who gets jealous of Pip's half holiday?
Who gets jealous of Pip's half holiday?
Pip compares Orlick to whom?
Pip compares Orlick to whom?
Whom does Orlick insult?
Whom does Orlick insult?
What is Joe commanded to do and what does he do?
What is Joe commanded to do and what does he do?
How does Mrs. Joe respond?
How does Mrs. Joe respond?
How does Miss Havisham describe Estella during Pip's visit?
How does Miss Havisham describe Estella during Pip's visit?
What emotion does Miss Havisham seem happy to see in Pip?
What emotion does Miss Havisham seem happy to see in Pip?
What is ironic about Mr. Wopsle and Pumblechook discussing The London Merchant?
What is ironic about Mr. Wopsle and Pumblechook discussing The London Merchant?
Do you see any irony in Dickens's using this play in this novel?
Do you see any irony in Dickens's using this play in this novel?
What news does Pip learn on his stroll back home accompanied by Orlick, Uncle Pumblechook, and Mr. Wopsle?
What news does Pip learn on his stroll back home accompanied by Orlick, Uncle Pumblechook, and Mr. Wopsle?
When have we heard this same type of gunfire from the hulks?
When have we heard this same type of gunfire from the hulks?
Study Notes
Education Sources
- Pip seeks education from Mr. Wopsle and his relatives, but his true mentor is Biddy.
- He attempts to teach Joe on Sundays, revealing his prideful nature.
Character Motivations
- Pip's teaching efforts stem from egocentric motives; he desires Joe to be more common to avoid embarrassment.
- Joe mistakenly believes Pip wishes to present a gift to Miss Havisham, when Pip's true intention is to see Estella.
Jealousy and Rivalry
- Orlick becomes envious of Pip's half holiday.
- Pip associates Orlick with dark imagery, likening him to a "Wanderer" and a sinister figure.
Conflict and Consequences
- Orlick disparages Mrs. Joe, calling her a "rough noodle."
- Joe is compelled to defend Mrs. Joe but instead ends up physically confronting Orlick.
- Mrs. Joe’s reaction to the confrontation is to faint, indicating her distress.
Miss Havisham's Influence
- Upon Pip's visit, Miss Havisham describes Estella as a universally adored beauty, highlighting Estella’s impact on Pip.
- She appears pleased with Pip's despair, which adds a layer to her character's manipulation.
Irony and Foreshadowing
- Mr. Wopsle and Pumblechook's discussion of "The London Merchant" is ironic as it mirrors Pip’s pursuit of Estella, a heartless woman.
- The play foreshadows Pip's moral and value shifts driven by his infatuation with Estella.
News and Recurrence
- While returning home with Orlick, Uncle Pumblechook, and Mr. Wopsle, Pip learns about escaped convicts who broke into the forge and injured someone.
- The gunfire echoes memories of Magwitch’s escape, linking past events to current tensions.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 15 of 'Great Expectations' with these flashcards. Explore key characters and their relationships in Pip's educational journey. Challenge yourself to recall who influences Pip's learning and teaching experiences.
