Great Expectations Chapters 23-25 Flashcards

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What is Mrs. Pocket's first name?

Belinda

Who was Mrs. Pocket's father?

A deceased knight

Did Mr. and Mrs. Pocket marry with permission from their parents?

False

Who is described as an old-looking young man of heavy order of architecture?

Drummle Signup and view all the answers

Who is the younger character that was reading and seemed to be in danger of exploding his head with knowledge?

Startop Signup and view all the answers

Who did the neighbor say they saw slapping the baby?

Mrs. Millers Signup and view all the answers

Where was Mr. Matthew Pocket educated?

Harrow and Cambridge Signup and view all the answers

What was Matthew Pocket's occupation?

Grinder of dull blades and editor Signup and view all the answers

Who is the toady neighbor of the Pockets?

Mrs. Coiler Signup and view all the answers

Who took Mrs. Coiler down the stairs?

Pip Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Pocket require?

Luxury and elegance Signup and view all the answers

What is Drummle's Christian name?

Bentley Signup and view all the answers

What will Drummle inherit?

Heir to baronetcy Signup and view all the answers

Who is described as serpentine and snake-like?

Mrs. Coiler Signup and view all the answers

How many children did Mrs. Pocket have?

Four girls, two boys, and a baby Signup and view all the answers

Which child got in trouble for helping the baby away from a dangerous nutcracker?

Jane Signup and view all the answers

Who frequently grabbed his hair?

Matthew Pocket Signup and view all the answers

What did Drummle, Startop, and Pip do after dinner?

Row boats on the Thames Signup and view all the answers

What did Flopson say the cook did?

Was drunk and stealing butter Signup and view all the answers

What was Pip's destiny to be educated for?

To hold his own with the average of young men in prosperous circumstances Signup and view all the answers

Where did Pip request to stay?

With Herbert at Barnard's Inn Signup and view all the answers

Why does Pip ask Jaggers for 20 pounds?

To buy furniture to stay at Herbert's Signup and view all the answers

Who wore creaky boots?

Jaggers Signup and view all the answers

What did Wemmick and Pip say of Jaggers?

Jaggers is professional and deep as Australia Signup and view all the answers

Who were the cast heads hanging on Jaggers' walls?

Death castes of famous clients Signup and view all the answers

What did Wemmick say Jaggers would give Pip at dinner?

Good wine Signup and view all the answers

What did Wemmick invite Pip to do?

Go to his house at Walworth Signup and view all the answers

What does Wemmick call all his brooches?

Portable property Signup and view all the answers

What does Wemmick tell Pip to watch for at Jaggers' house?

The housekeeper who is a tamed wild beast Signup and view all the answers

Where did Wemmick take Pip to see Jaggers?

Court house Signup and view all the answers

What was expected of Mrs. Pocket from her poor knight of a father?

To marry and get a title Signup and view all the answers

Who is blamed for not getting a title?

Mr. Pocket Signup and view all the answers

Who are the two other students of Mr. Pocket?

Bentley Drummle and Startop Signup and view all the answers

Who yields the lost power in the Pocket house?

The servants Signup and view all the answers

What was the book about that Mrs. Pocket was reading?

A book about titles Signup and view all the answers

Why is Pip offended when he is training how to row?

The trainer said he had the arm of a blacksmith Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip think of Mr. Pocket?

He is serious, honest, and good Signup and view all the answers

Describe Bentley Drummle.

Stupid, idle, proud, niggardly, reserved, and suspicious Signup and view all the answers

Describe Startop.

Younger, spoiled, and made effeminate by an overprotective mother Signup and view all the answers

Who is Pip's best friend?

Herbert Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mr. Jaggers never lock his windows or doors at night?

No one would ever be brave enough to rob him Signup and view all the answers

Describe Wemmick's home when Pip visits.

Imitation-Gothic cottage with a drawbridge and livestock Signup and view all the answers

Who does Wemmick take care of at his home?

His father/The Aged Signup and view all the answers

What is different about Wemmick at home versus being in the office?

True Signup and view all the answers

Where did Bentley Drummle come from?

Rich parents from Somersetshire Signup and view all the answers

Who came to visit Matthew Pocket after a couple of months?

Mr. and Mrs. Camilla Signup and view all the answers

Describe Georgiana.

Single and religious Signup and view all the answers

What does Wemmick do on Sundays?

Raise up the flag at his house Signup and view all the answers

What does Wemmick do once he crosses the plank at his house?

Raises up the drawbridge to cut off communication Signup and view all the answers

What happens at 9 every night at Wemmick's house?

The gun fires at nine o'clock Signup and view all the answers

What is in Wemmick's backyard?

A pig, fowls, rabbits, and a frame for cucumbers Signup and view all the answers

Describe Wemmick as The Aged.

Clean, cheerful, comfortable, and well cared for Signup and view all the answers

How does Wemmick ask Pip to react to The Aged?

By nodding Signup and view all the answers

Has Jaggers ever seen Wemmick's home or The Aged?

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the gun or cannon that fired at 9 called?

The Stinger Signup and view all the answers

Who took care of The Aged when Wemmick was at work?

A neat girl Signup and view all the answers

What were Wemmick's curiosities made up of?

Mostly felonies' personal property Signup and view all the answers

Where did Wemmick keep his key?

Around his collar at the back of his neck Signup and view all the answers

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 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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