Questions and Answers
What interrupts their dinner and saves Pip from his sister?
The soldiers came to the door looking for the blacksmith to fix their handcuffs.
What do the soldiers want?
For Joe to fix the handcuffs.
What does Pip fear when they get to the marshes?
That his convict will think that he brought all these people to him.
What strange circumstances come about with the convicts and what causes their capture?
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What surprising confession does Pip's convict make?
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What is Joe's attitude toward the convict?
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Study Notes
Dinner Interruption
- Soldiers arrive at Pip's home seeking Joe to repair their handcuffs, interrupting dinner.
Request for Help
- The soldiers specifically need Joe's skills as a blacksmith to fix their broken handcuffs.
Pip's Fear
- Pip fears that the convict will perceive the soldiers as a trap he set, worrying about his safety and loyalty.
Convict Capture Circumstances
- A confrontation occurs in the marshes where two convicts are fighting.
- The first convict, previously met by Pip, intervenes, claiming to be a gentleman and declaring he won't harm the other convict despite being chained together.
Surprising Confession
- Pip's convict admits to stealing food from Pip's home, revealing a softer, more human side, suggesting complexity in his character.
Joe's Attitude
- Joe exhibits kindness towards the convict, demonstrating a compassionate nature by stating he understands the convict was starving.
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Description
Explore the critical moments in Chapter 1 of 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens. This quiz covers Pip's interactions with soldiers and the convict, revealing themes of fear, compassion, and moral complexity. Test your understanding of the narrative intricacies and character motivations.
