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Where does Wemmick live?
Where does Wemmick live?
Walworth
What is Wemmick's opinion of Mr. Jaggers' housekeeper?
What is Wemmick's opinion of Mr. Jaggers' housekeeper?
The housekeeper is crazy, and a wild woman.
Who is described as 'idle, proud, niggardly, reserved, and suspicious'?
Who is described as 'idle, proud, niggardly, reserved, and suspicious'?
Bentley Drummle
Who 'had a woman's delicacy of feature' and had been spoiled by a weak mother?
Who 'had a woman's delicacy of feature' and had been spoiled by a weak mother?
Who becomes Pip's intimate companion and friend?
Who becomes Pip's intimate companion and friend?
How is Camilla related to Matthew Pocket?
How is Camilla related to Matthew Pocket?
Describe Wemmick's cottage.
Describe Wemmick's cottage.
Who is a very old man in a flannel coat, cheerful, but intensely deaf?
Who is a very old man in a flannel coat, cheerful, but intensely deaf?
How does Wemmick view his private life compared to his business life?
How does Wemmick view his private life compared to his business life?
Describe the nightly entertainment at Walworth.
Describe the nightly entertainment at Walworth.
Who goes with Pip to dine with Mr. Jaggers?
Who goes with Pip to dine with Mr. Jaggers?
Which of Pip's friends does Mr. Jaggers take great interest in?
Which of Pip's friends does Mr. Jaggers take great interest in?
Who did Mr. Jaggers (and later Pip) refer to as 'the spider'?
Who did Mr. Jaggers (and later Pip) refer to as 'the spider'?
Describe Mr. Jaggers' housekeeper.
Describe Mr. Jaggers' housekeeper.
What quality of his housekeeper does Mr. Jaggers make a big deal about?
What quality of his housekeeper does Mr. Jaggers make a big deal about?
Compare Pip's two dinner parties.
Compare Pip's two dinner parties.
The letter that Pip receives in chapter 27 indicates he should expect a visitor. Who is it?
The letter that Pip receives in chapter 27 indicates he should expect a visitor. Who is it?
How does Pip feel about the visitor coming?
How does Pip feel about the visitor coming?
What news does the visitor bring to Pip?
What news does the visitor bring to Pip?
How does the visitor say Mrs. Joe was doing?
How does the visitor say Mrs. Joe was doing?
Compare Joe's behavior toward Herbert with his earlier behavior toward Miss Havisham.
Compare Joe's behavior toward Herbert with his earlier behavior toward Miss Havisham.
Describe Joe's sound judgments on human relationships before he parts from Pip.
Describe Joe's sound judgments on human relationships before he parts from Pip.
Where does Pip stay when he goes back to his hometown?
Where does Pip stay when he goes back to his hometown?
Who does Pip end up traveling with on the seat behind the coachman?
Who does Pip end up traveling with on the seat behind the coachman?
Who does Pip recognize one of the convicts to be?
Who does Pip recognize one of the convicts to be?
What story does the convict tell?
What story does the convict tell?
Who opens the gate for Pip at Miss Havisham's house?
Who opens the gate for Pip at Miss Havisham's house?
Who does Pip encounter in the hallway at Miss Havisham's house?
Who does Pip encounter in the hallway at Miss Havisham's house?
Who is the elegant lady sitting near Miss Havisham?
Who is the elegant lady sitting near Miss Havisham?
What changes do both Pip and Estella see in each other?
What changes do both Pip and Estella see in each other?
Where has Estella come from, and where is she going?
Where has Estella come from, and where is she going?
Why does Pip want to cry all over again?
Why does Pip want to cry all over again?
What does Estella say she doesn't have?
What does Estella say she doesn't have?
What advice does Miss Havisham give Pip regarding Estella?
What advice does Miss Havisham give Pip regarding Estella?
What is Miss Havisham's definition of love?
What is Miss Havisham's definition of love?
What is Estella's last name?
What is Estella's last name?
Why is Sarah Pocket green and yellow?
Why is Sarah Pocket green and yellow?
What plans are made for Estella's arrival in London?
What plans are made for Estella's arrival in London?
What does Pip do instead?
What does Pip do instead?
What does Pip confide in Herbert?
What does Pip confide in Herbert?
What does Herbert confide in Pip?
What does Herbert confide in Pip?
Who is Clara?
Who is Clara?
How is Pip continually frustrated by Estella?
How is Pip continually frustrated by Estella?
Study Notes
Wemmick and His Life
- Wemmick resides in Walworth, showcasing a stark contrast between his personal and professional life.
- He describes his house as a whimsical wooden cottage with a Gothic design, surrounded by gardens.
Mr. Jaggers and Relationships
- Mr. Jaggers is portrayed as a powerful figure who can manage his housekeeper, whom Wemmick considers eccentric.
- Jaggers has a keen interest in Bentley Drummle, referring to him as "the spider" due to his characteristics.
Key Characters and Descriptions
- Bentley Drummle is described as idle, proud, niggardly, reserved, and suspicious.
- Startop, another character, has delicate features and has been influenced negatively by being spoiled.
- Herbert Pocket becomes Pip's close friend, establishing a strong bond.
Social Dynamics and Dinner Parties
- A marked difference exists between the casual atmosphere at Wemmick's dinner party compared to the formal tension at Jaggers'.
- Pip experiences shame regarding Joe Gargery's visit, indicating his evolving social status and feelings about his past.
Pip's Emotional Turmoil
- Pip discovers Estella's return from France, stirring old feelings and a sense of inadequacy.
- Estella’s character evokes Pip's emotional struggle, as she admits to lacking a heart, highlighting her coldness.
Miss Havisham and Love
- Miss Havisham advises Pip to pursue Estella, defining love as blind devotion and self-sacrifice, reflecting her own painful experiences.
Familial and Social Connections
- Camilla is identified as Matthew Pocket's sister, revealing family ties within Pip's social sphere.
- Sarah Pocket expresses jealousy towards Pip, as she believes Miss Havisham favors him, threatening her own inheritance.
Pip's Journey and Encounters
- Upon returning home, Pip stays at the Blue Boar and encounters two convicts while traveling, leading to a reflection on his past.
- Pip recognizes one convict from his childhood and hears a story connecting them through past events.
Estella's Impact on Pip
- Pip and Estella notice significant changes in one another, with Pip acknowledging her beauty and maturity.
- Estella's lack of sentiment towards Pip further complicates his feelings, causing him to reflect on his social standing.
Friendships and Aspirations
- Herbert confides in Pip about his engagement to Clara, emphasizing the necessity of financial stability for their future.
- Pip expresses his enduring affection for Estella to Herbert, revealing his inner conflict regarding class and love.
Final Thoughts
- Pip's interactions weave a complex web of relationships showcasing love, jealousy, aspirations, and the painful realities of social class, continually impacting his development and self-perception.
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