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What is Mrs. Pocket's first name?
What is Mrs. Pocket's first name?
Belinda
Who was Mrs. Pocket's father?
Who was Mrs. Pocket's father?
A deceased knight
Did Mr. and Mrs. Pocket marry with permission from their parents?
Did Mr. and Mrs. Pocket marry with permission from their parents?
False (B)
Who is described as an old-looking young man of heavy order of architecture?
Who is described as an old-looking young man of heavy order of architecture?
Who is the younger character that was reading and seemed to be in danger of exploding his head with knowledge?
Who is the younger character that was reading and seemed to be in danger of exploding his head with knowledge?
Who did the neighbor say they saw slapping the baby?
Who did the neighbor say they saw slapping the baby?
Where was Mr. Matthew Pocket educated?
Where was Mr. Matthew Pocket educated?
What was Matthew Pocket's occupation?
What was Matthew Pocket's occupation?
Who is the toady neighbor of the Pockets?
Who is the toady neighbor of the Pockets?
Who took Mrs. Coiler down the stairs?
Who took Mrs. Coiler down the stairs?
What does Mrs. Pocket require?
What does Mrs. Pocket require?
What is Drummle's Christian name?
What is Drummle's Christian name?
What will Drummle inherit?
What will Drummle inherit?
Who is described as serpentine and snake-like?
Who is described as serpentine and snake-like?
How many children did Mrs. Pocket have?
How many children did Mrs. Pocket have?
Which child got in trouble for helping the baby away from a dangerous nutcracker?
Which child got in trouble for helping the baby away from a dangerous nutcracker?
Who frequently grabbed his hair?
Who frequently grabbed his hair?
What did Drummle, Startop, and Pip do after dinner?
What did Drummle, Startop, and Pip do after dinner?
What did Flopson say the cook did?
What did Flopson say the cook did?
What was Pip's destiny to be educated for?
What was Pip's destiny to be educated for?
Where did Pip request to stay?
Where did Pip request to stay?
Why does Pip ask Jaggers for 20 pounds?
Why does Pip ask Jaggers for 20 pounds?
Who wore creaky boots?
Who wore creaky boots?
What did Wemmick and Pip say of Jaggers?
What did Wemmick and Pip say of Jaggers?
Who were the cast heads hanging on Jaggers' walls?
Who were the cast heads hanging on Jaggers' walls?
What did Wemmick say Jaggers would give Pip at dinner?
What did Wemmick say Jaggers would give Pip at dinner?
What did Wemmick invite Pip to do?
What did Wemmick invite Pip to do?
What does Wemmick call all his brooches?
What does Wemmick call all his brooches?
What does Wemmick tell Pip to watch for at Jaggers' house?
What does Wemmick tell Pip to watch for at Jaggers' house?
Where did Wemmick take Pip to see Jaggers?
Where did Wemmick take Pip to see Jaggers?
What was expected of Mrs. Pocket from her poor knight of a father?
What was expected of Mrs. Pocket from her poor knight of a father?
Who is blamed for not getting a title?
Who is blamed for not getting a title?
Who are the two other students of Mr. Pocket?
Who are the two other students of Mr. Pocket?
Who yields the lost power in the Pocket house?
Who yields the lost power in the Pocket house?
What was the book about that Mrs. Pocket was reading?
What was the book about that Mrs. Pocket was reading?
Why is Pip offended when he is training how to row?
Why is Pip offended when he is training how to row?
What does Pip think of Mr. Pocket?
What does Pip think of Mr. Pocket?
Describe Bentley Drummle.
Describe Bentley Drummle.
Describe Startop.
Describe Startop.
Who is Pip's best friend?
Who is Pip's best friend?
Why does Mr. Jaggers never lock his windows or doors at night?
Why does Mr. Jaggers never lock his windows or doors at night?
Describe Wemmick's home when Pip visits.
Describe Wemmick's home when Pip visits.
Who does Wemmick take care of at his home?
Who does Wemmick take care of at his home?
What is different about Wemmick at home versus being in the office?
What is different about Wemmick at home versus being in the office?
Where did Bentley Drummle come from?
Where did Bentley Drummle come from?
Who came to visit Matthew Pocket after a couple of months?
Who came to visit Matthew Pocket after a couple of months?
Describe Georgiana.
Describe Georgiana.
What does Wemmick do on Sundays?
What does Wemmick do on Sundays?
What does Wemmick do once he crosses the plank at his house?
What does Wemmick do once he crosses the plank at his house?
What happens at 9 every night at Wemmick's house?
What happens at 9 every night at Wemmick's house?
What is in Wemmick's backyard?
What is in Wemmick's backyard?
Describe Wemmick as The Aged.
Describe Wemmick as The Aged.
How does Wemmick ask Pip to react to The Aged?
How does Wemmick ask Pip to react to The Aged?
Has Jaggers ever seen Wemmick's home or The Aged?
Has Jaggers ever seen Wemmick's home or The Aged?
What was the gun or cannon that fired at 9 called?
What was the gun or cannon that fired at 9 called?
Who took care of The Aged when Wemmick was at work?
Who took care of The Aged when Wemmick was at work?
What were Wemmick's curiosities made up of?
What were Wemmick's curiosities made up of?
Where did Wemmick keep his key?
Where did Wemmick keep his key?
Study Notes
Mrs. Pocket and the Pockets' Background
- Mrs. Pocket's first name is Belinda; she has a strong interest in books.
- Her father was a deceased knight; her family expected her to marry for a title, which she did not achieve.
- Mr. Pocket also failed to obtain a title, which caused blame to be placed on him.
Character Descriptions
- Drummle, an old-looking young man, is characterized as sulky and quiet; his full name is Bentley Drummle and he is heir to a baronetcy.
- Startop is younger and appears effeminate due to his overprotective upbringing; he is depicted as more agreeable than Drummle.
- Mrs. Coiler is described as a toady neighbor who expresses excessive emotions and is characterized as serpentine.
Family Dynamics
- Mrs. Pocket has four daughters, two sons, and a baby; Jane gets into trouble for helping the baby away from a dangerous nutcracker.
- Matthew Pocket, known for his loud exclamations, was educated at Harrow and Cambridge; he works as a grinder of dull blades and later becomes an editor.
Domestic Life and Responsibilities
- Mrs. Pocket requires luxury and elegance; her education lacks domestic skills, reflecting societal expectations of women at the time.
- There's a humorous incident where Mrs. Pocket blames her cook's drunkenness and butter theft on Sophia, indicating family tensions.
Pip's Education and Social Circle
- Pip's destiny is to be educated without being tied to a specific profession, as guided by Jaggers; he strives to hold his own among young men of means.
- Pip seeks to stay with Herbert at Barnard’s Inn and requests £20 from Jaggers to furnish the space.
Wemmick and His Dual Life
- Wemmick has a vibrant personality at home, contrasting with his stern demeanor at the office; he has a home resembling an imitation-Gothic cottage with a drawbridge, flagstaff, and livestock.
- He is responsible for the care of his elderly father, referred to as “The Aged,” who is deaf but well cared for.
- Wemmick raises a flag on Sundays and has a nightly ritual where a cannon, known as "The Stinger," fires at 9 PM, marking the end of the day.
Relationships and Interactions
- Pip often reflects on Jaggers's professional demeanor, describing him as deep and experienced; his conduct creates a sense of intimidation.
- Wemmick shares with Pip that he collects portable property from clients executed for crimes, which he keeps as personal mementos.
- Pip evaluates his friendships, noting Herbert as his best friend, while feeling contempt for Drummle's arrogance and pride.
Additional Character Insights
- Matthew Pocket pays a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Camilla, who are unkind to Pip, showcasing social dynamics and familial obligations.
- Pip's personal growth is reflected in his changing perceptions of those around him, including a growing sense of obligation toward his own aspirations.
Themes
- Class expectations and social mobility are prevalent, particularly through Mrs. Pocket's failed expectations and Pip's evolving understanding of his position in society.
- Domestic discord highlights differing values within the household, contrasting with Pip’s search for identity and belonging.
Summary of Key Events
- Pip learns rowing with Drummle and Startop, which leads to feelings of self-consciousness due to comments on his appearance.
- The Pockets' household is filled with interruptions and chaos, emphasizing the disparity between their dreams of status and their reality.
- Wemmick's contrast between work and home life illustrates the complexities of his character, revealing deeper themes of identity and personal choice.
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