Great Expectations Chapter 8 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was Mr. Pumplechook doing with Pip in the morning?

Quizzing him on his multiplication facts

Describe Miss Havisham's house?

Old, brick, dismal, lots of iron bars to it, windows walled up

How does Pip describe Estella?

Pretty, proud, and insulting

Describe three details of the setting of the courtyard?

Paved and clean, lots of grass growing around, very cold hard wind blowing Signup and view all the answers

What were the two names of the house?

Manor House and Satis Signup and view all the answers

What does Satis mean?

When it was given, that whoever had this house, could want nothing else Signup and view all the answers

What did Pip not like about Estella?

She called him 'boy' even though they are about the same age Signup and view all the answers

Describe what Miss Havisham was wearing?

Dressed in all white including her hair, had on a long white veil and bridal flowers in her hair Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Havisham want Pip and Estella to do?

Play cards Signup and view all the answers

What mistake does Pip make while playing cards?

He called knaves jacks Signup and view all the answers

How does Estella make fun of Pip?

She says he has coarse hands and thick boots Signup and view all the answers

How many days later is Pip coming back to Miss Havisham's house?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip think about when he's alone in the courtyard?

He wished Joe was more genteelly brought up and then he would have been too Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge of Chapter 8 from Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' with these flashcards. Explore key characters, settings, and memorable moments that define this chapter, enhancing your understanding of the novel's themes. Ideal for students and literature enthusiasts alike!