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What was the time if starting from the Cross Keys?
What was the time if starting from the Cross Keys?
2:00
Who was also in the coach with Pip?
Who was also in the coach with Pip?
2 convicts
What was the one convict Pip recognized?
What was the one convict Pip recognized?
He saw the convict at Three Jolly Bargemen on Saturday night who had brought them down with his invisible gun
Why was it good Herbert called Pip Handle?
Why was it good Herbert called Pip Handle?
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Study Notes
Key Events from Chapter 28
- The starting time for the firm at the Cross Keys was set for 2:00.
- Pip traveled in a coach alongside two convicts, heightening the tension in the narrative.
- Pip recognized one of the convicts from the Three Jolly Bargemen, who was involved in a previous encounter with Pip and had a mysterious "invisible gun."
- Herbert’s use of the name "Handle" for Pip was a strategic choice to prevent the convict from identifying him.
Character Interactions
- Pip is reminded of his dangerous past encounters as he shares the space with the convicts.
- The decision to use an alias emphasizes the themes of identity and recognition in Pip's life.
Themes and Implications
- The presence of convicts in Pip’s life underscores the ongoing influence of crime and guilt on his character development.
- The narrative explores the tension between past and present, illustrating how Pip's previous experiences continue to shape his current reality.
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