Great Expectations Chapter 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the main idea in this chapter?

Pip accomplishes stealing the supplies.

What does Joe Gargery look like?

Joe Gargery has curly black hair and blue eyes.

What does Joe Gargery do for a living?

He is a blacksmith.

What does Mrs. Joe Gargery look like?

She has black hair pulled back and dark eyes, and a reddish tint to her skin. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Pip gets home from the cemetery?

Mrs. Joe Gargery spanks him. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'trenchant' mean?

Incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut. Signup and view all the answers

What happens at dinner?

Pip is given some nasty medicine. Signup and view all the answers

What are hulks?

Prison ships. Signup and view all the answers

What keeps Pip from sleeping that night?

The thought of being sent away to the hulks. Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip do as soon as there is a little light outside?

He goes to the kitchen and begins to steal the supplies. Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip steal from the Gargerys?

Liquorice, water, a meat bone, and a pork pie, also the file for the convict. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Main Idea

Pip steals supplies to help a convict he encountered at the cemetery.

Character Descriptions

Joe Gargery is characterized by curly black hair and blue eyes, embodying a friendly but rugged persona.
Mrs. Joe Gargery features black hair pulled back, dark eyes, and a reddish tint to her skin, portraying a somewhat harsh demeanor.

Occupation

Joe Gargery works as a blacksmith, indicating his physical strength and craftsmanship.

Events After Cemetery Visit

Upon returning from the cemetery, Pip faces punishment from Mrs. Joe Gargery, highlighting the strict household he lives in.

Dinner Scene

During dinner, Pip is given a nasty medicine, relaying a theme of discomfort and the consequences of his actions.

Vocabulary

Trenchant: An incisive and effective adjective; conveys a sense of clarity and sharpness.

Concept of Hulks

The term "hulks" refers to prison ships, illustrating the harsh realities of punishment during this period.

Pip's Inner Conflict

That night, Pip is troubled by the possibility of being sent away to the hulks, affecting his ability to sleep and emphasizing his guilt and anxiety.

Theft at Dawn

As soon as daylight breaks, Pip heads to the kitchen to steal supplies, including liquorice, water, a meat bone, a pork pie, and a file for the convict, illustrating his moral struggle and desperation to aid the convict.

Description

Test your knowledge with these flashcards on Chapter 2 of 'Great Expectations'. Explore key character descriptions, plot points, and the main ideas presented in this chapter. Perfect for reviewing important aspects before diving deeper into the novel.