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What do the audience scream during the graveyard scene in Hamlet?
What do the audience scream during the graveyard scene in Hamlet?
Wai-ter!
What is Pip and Herbert's reaction to the play?
What is Pip and Herbert's reaction to the play?
Feeling keenly for him, but laughing nevertheless.
What do Pip and Herbert try to do when the play is over?
What do Pip and Herbert try to do when the play is over?
Sneak out before being recognized.
Who is Mr. Waldengarver?
Who is Mr. Waldengarver?
Describe the scene when Pip and Herbert see Mr. Wopsle in his dressing room.
Describe the scene when Pip and Herbert see Mr. Wopsle in his dressing room.
What does Pip tell Mr. Wopsle about his performance?
What does Pip tell Mr. Wopsle about his performance?
What is Mr. Wopsle's view on his performance?
What is Mr. Wopsle's view on his performance?
What does Pip do at the end of the chapter?
What does Pip do at the end of the chapter?
What does Pip dream about after going to bed miserably?
What does Pip dream about after going to bed miserably?
What does Pip use to rationalize reasons for not staying at Joe's?
What does Pip use to rationalize reasons for not staying at Joe's?
Where does Pip decide to stay?
Where does Pip decide to stay?
Who else is on the stagecoach with Pip?
Who else is on the stagecoach with Pip?
Who is Handel?
Who is Handel?
What is the seating arrangement like in the coach?
What is the seating arrangement like in the coach?
What did the old gentleman say about sitting next to the convicts?
What did the old gentleman say about sitting next to the convicts?
What does Pip overhear the convicts discussing?
What does Pip overhear the convicts discussing?
How does Pip feel when he returns to the Blue Boar?
How does Pip feel when he returns to the Blue Boar?
Who is Telemachus?
Who is Telemachus?
What kind of love does Pip express for Estella?
What kind of love does Pip express for Estella?
Who is the new Porter at Satis House?
Who is the new Porter at Satis House?
What does Pip compare Orlick's little room to?
What does Pip compare Orlick's little room to?
What does Pip see in Orlick's room that makes him uneasy?
What does Pip see in Orlick's room that makes him uneasy?
What does Pip notice Estella holding?
What does Pip notice Estella holding?
What does Pip feel when he is with Estella?
What does Pip feel when he is with Estella?
What is Miss Havisham's definition of love?
What is Miss Havisham's definition of love?
What is Pip's confession to Herbert?
What is Pip's confession to Herbert?
What does Pip resolve to do after finding the playbill?
What does Pip resolve to do after finding the playbill?
What does Mr. Jaggers do with his handkerchief?
What does Mr. Jaggers do with his handkerchief?
What does Pip receive as reparation for not visiting Joe?
What does Pip receive as reparation for not visiting Joe?
What is the outcome of Pip's encounter with Trabb's boy?
What is the outcome of Pip's encounter with Trabb's boy?
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Study Notes
Pip's Internal Conflict
- Pip rationalizes staying at the Blue Boar instead of Joe's, creating excuses based on his ego and perceived societal expectations.
- He grapples with feelings of guilt for abandoning Joe while knowing he should stay loyal.
The Coach Journey
- Pip chooses to ride the Blue Boar and contemplates leaving his servant, the Avenger, to prevent gossip.
- Convicts are present on the coach, highlighting societal contrasts and Pip's growing unease.
Encounters with the Convicts
- Pip recognizes one convict he had previously aided, evoking a sense of dread and connection to his past.
- Conversation overheard between convicts about money and secrets deepens Pip's anxiety about being recognized.
Home, Expectations, and Regret
- Pip reflects on his conflicting emotions regarding Estella and his upbringing, captured in his poetic thoughts on love.
- His interactions with Estella evoke feelings of shame about his past and aspirations of gentility, further complicating his feelings.
Miss Havisham's Influence
- Miss Havisham urges Pip to love Estella despite the pain that may come, framing love as a self-destructive devotion.
- Pip's realization about Miss Havisham's warped definition of love contrasts with his internal struggles.
Mr. Jaggers' Role
- Pip’s encounter with Mr. Jaggers introduces a sense of authority and foreboding, as Jaggers is both mysterious and intimidating.
- The dynamic between Pip, Estella, and Miss Havisham during dinner reflects social hierarchies and Pip's insecurities.
Pip's Realizations and Actions
- Pip's decision to ignore Joe after feeling ashamed of his past shows his internal conflict between loyalty and social ambition.
- Writing to Joe and sending gifts represents Pip's attempts at atonement for his social climbing behavior.
Interactions with Others
- Herbert's confession of love for Clara reveals class differences and societal constraints affecting relationships.
- Pip and Herbert’s outing to see Mr. Wopsle’s performance of Hamlet juxtaposes their youthful ideals against the realities of adult life.
Response to Mr. Wopsle's Performance
- The play humorously emphasizes the blunders and absurdities of theatre, mirroring Pip and Herbert's mixed feelings of admiration and mockery.
- Audience interaction during the performance reflects the unique and humorous social commentary Dickens provides.
Conclusion
- Pip’s journey reflects the exploration of self-worth, identity, and the heavy burden of expectations, leaving him in a constant state of turmoil between his origins and aspirations.
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