Questions and Answers
Who performs at the theater according to Pip and Herbert?
What part is Mr. Wopsle playing?
Hamlet in Shakespeare's Hamlet
What does the audience do during the play?
Respond to everything the actors say
What do Pip and Herbert spend most of their time doing during the play?
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Who stops Pip and Herbert from leaving before Mr. Wopsle sees them?
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What is Mr. Wopsle's new name?
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How did they respond when Mr. Wopsle asked how the play went?
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How did they respond when Mr. Wopsle asked about his reading of the character?
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How long does Mr. Wopsle stay for dinner?
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What does Pip think about when he is lying in bed?
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Study Notes
Theater Experience
- Pip and Herbert attend a theater performance featuring Mr. Wopsle as the lead actor.
- Mr. Wopsle plays Hamlet in Shakespeare’s "Hamlet."
Audience Reaction
- The audience engages actively, responding audibly to the actors' lines.
- Pip and Herbert struggle to suppress their laughter throughout the performance.
Attempted Exit
- The boys plan to leave discreetly before Mr. Wopsle sees them.
- Their exit is thwarted by a Jewish man who stops them.
Mr. Wopsle's Transformation
- Mr. Wopsle adopts a new stage name: Mr. Waldengarver.
- When asked about the play, Mr. Wopsle receives a positive response stating it went "capitally."
Performance Review
- The boys compliment Mr. Wopsle's interpretation of Hamlet as "massive and concrete."
- They invite Mr. Wopsle to dinner, during which he stays until 2 AM.
Personal Reflections
- After the event, Pip lies in bed reflecting on his feelings for Estella.
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