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Where do Pip, Startop, and Herbert pick up Magwitch?
Where do Pip, Startop, and Herbert pick up Magwitch?
At Clara's house
As they were rowing, it started to get late. What did they do?
As they were rowing, it started to get late. What did they do?
They stay at a little inn by the water called the ship
What does one of the ship attendants say?
What does one of the ship attendants say?
He saw strange men checking out Pip's boat
When they head out the next morning, where are they planned to go?
When they head out the next morning, where are they planned to go?
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When they realize a boat is following them and Magwitch sees Compeyson, what does he do?
When they realize a boat is following them and Magwitch sees Compeyson, what does he do?
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Pip buys Magwitch new clothes and what does he tell him?
Pip buys Magwitch new clothes and what does he tell him?
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Study Notes
Key Events in Chapter 54
- Pip, Startop, and Herbert pick up Magwitch at Clara's house, indicating a planned and covert operation to help him escape.
- As darkness falls while rowing, the group chooses to stay overnight at a nearby inn called The Ship, highlighting the urgency and precariousness of their situation.
- An attendant at The Ship mentions seeing strange men observing Pip's boat, foreshadowing danger and betrayal.
- The group's destination is a German ship that will take Pip and Magwitch to Hamburg, symbolizing hope for freedom and new beginnings.
- Upon realizing they are being followed and spot Compeyson, Magwitch rashly lunges at him, resulting in Compeyson's death but also leading to Magwitch's capture by the police.
- Pip demonstrates loyalty by buying new clothes for Magwitch and assures him he will never leave his side, emphasizing themes of friendship and loyalty amid chaos.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 54 from 'Great Expectations' with these flashcards. Explore key events and character interactions as Pip, Startop, and Herbert navigate their journey. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of this classic novel.
