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What was Mr. Pumplechook doing with Pip in the morning?
What was Mr. Pumplechook doing with Pip in the morning?
Quizzing him on his multiplication facts
Describe Miss Havisham's house?
Describe Miss Havisham's house?
Old, brick, dismal, lots of iron bars to it, windows walled up
How does Pip describe Estella?
How does Pip describe Estella?
Pretty, proud, and insulting
Describe three details of the setting of the courtyard?
Describe three details of the setting of the courtyard?
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What were the two names of the house?
What were the two names of the house?
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What does Satis mean?
What does Satis mean?
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What did Pip not like about Estella?
What did Pip not like about Estella?
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Describe what Miss Havisham was wearing?
Describe what Miss Havisham was wearing?
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What does Miss Havisham want Pip and Estella to do?
What does Miss Havisham want Pip and Estella to do?
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What mistake does Pip make while playing cards?
What mistake does Pip make while playing cards?
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How does Estella make fun of Pip?
How does Estella make fun of Pip?
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How many days later is Pip coming back to Miss Havisham's house?
How many days later is Pip coming back to Miss Havisham's house?
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What does Pip think about when he's alone in the courtyard?
What does Pip think about when he's alone in the courtyard?
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Study Notes
Chapter 8 Overview
- Mr. Pumblechook quizzes Pip on multiplication facts in the morning, showcasing his belief in encouraging academic prowess.
Miss Havisham's House
- Described as old and dismal with brick walls, the house features numerous iron bars and walled-up windows, symbolizing imprisonment and isolation.
Estella's Character
- Estella is portrayed as pretty but proud, consistently insulting Pip and highlighting her disdain for him.
Courtyard Setting
- The courtyard is paved and clean with abundant grass around it but is also characterized by a cold, hard wind, contributing to a bleak atmosphere.
Names of the House
- The house is referred to as both Manor House and Satis, depicting its duality in status and significance.
Meaning of Satis
- "Satis" implies that whoever possesses the house could desire nothing more, indicating a sense of completeness or sufficiency in wealth and status.
Pip's Discontent with Estella
- Pip is bothered by Estella’s condescension, particularly her calling him 'boy,' despite their similar ages.
Miss Havisham's Attire
- Miss Havisham is dressed entirely in white, including a long veil and bridal flowers in her hair, emphasizing her eerie fixation on the past and loss.
Card Game Interaction
- Miss Havisham desires Pip and Estella to play cards, a social activity filled with underlying tension and manipulation.
Pip’s Card Mistake
- Pip mistakenly refers to knaves as jacks during the card game, demonstrating his unfamiliarity with social norms and upper-class customs.
Estella's Mockery of Pip
- Estella criticizes Pip for his coarse hands and thick boots, reinforcing the class divide between her aristocratic background and Pip's lower status.
Return to Miss Havisham's House
- Pip is scheduled to return to Miss Havisham's house six days later, indicating the ongoing relationship and its significance in his life.
Pip's Reflection
- Alone in the courtyard, Pip reflects on his wishes for Joe to be more genteelly raised, suggesting his own insecurities about social standing and identity.
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