Great Expectations Chapters 32-44 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Where is Estella going and how far away is it?

Satis House, 10 miles

Pip's house, 15 miles

London, 5 miles

Richmond, 10 miles (correct)

Why does Estella feel that she and Pip are not free to follow their own devices?

They were supposed to obey the instructions given to them.

What person does Estella ask Pip about by name?

Mr. Pocket

What are the rest of that person's family doing to Pip behind his back?

They watch him, misrepresent him, write letters about him, and he's the torment and occupation of their lives. Signup and view all the answers

When does Estella say she first came to Satis House?

When she was a baby Signup and view all the answers

In what spirit does Estella say she once let Pip kiss her cheek?

A spirit of contempt for the fawners and plotters Signup and view all the answers

Summarize Pip's account of his relationship with Estella.

He wants to be happy with her but he knows that all the time he's spent with her has made him miserable. Signup and view all the answers

Whom did Pip indicate he felt uneasy about his behavior toward?

Joe Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip feel he would be happier never having seen?

Mrs. Havisham's face and being partners with Joe Signup and view all the answers

What financial condition are Pip and Herbert in?

They are in debt Signup and view all the answers

From whom does Pip receive a letter in chapter 33?

Trabb Signup and view all the answers

What news does the letter bring?

Mrs. Joe has died Signup and view all the answers

What is Pip requested to do?

Attend the funeral Signup and view all the answers

Who runs the funeral arrangements?

Trabb & Co. Signup and view all the answers

What favor does Pip ask of Joe?

Pip wanted to sleep in his own room Signup and view all the answers

What job does Biddy plan to get?

She wants to be mistress of the new school Signup and view all the answers

What are Mrs. Joe's dying words?

Joe...Joe...Pardon Pip Signup and view all the answers

Have the officials ever learned who had attacked Mrs. Joe?

False Signup and view all the answers

Who does Biddy say she had seen on the night Mrs. Joe died?

Orlick Signup and view all the answers

When had she seen that person last?

Since they had been walking Signup and view all the answers

What promise does Pip make?

To visit more often Signup and view all the answers

Does he keep it?

False Signup and view all the answers

What birthday does Pip soon have after his return to London?

21st Signup and view all the answers

Does Pip learn who his benefactor is on his birthday?

False Signup and view all the answers

What is Pip's birthday gift from Mr. Jaggers?

A steady income of $500 Signup and view all the answers

How long is that amount to last Pip?

Yearly Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion does Pip draw from Mr. Jaggers' refusal to tell him who his benefactor is?

Mr. Jaggers felt jealous when Miss Havisham let Pip love Estella Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip tell Wemmick he would do with his money?

To help Herbert become a merchant Signup and view all the answers

What is Wemmick's opinion of Pip's plan when Pip asks at Mr. Jaggers' office?

He does not think it is a good plan Signup and view all the answers

Where must Pip go to learn Wemmick's personal opinion?

Walworth Signup and view all the answers

Whom does Pip meet on Sunday at Walworth?

Wemmick Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip want Wemmick to do for him?

To use his resources to help find a way to get money secretly to Herbert Signup and view all the answers

Does Pip want Herbert to know what he is doing?

False Signup and view all the answers

What is Pip to do occasionally to please the Aged?

Nod every now and then at him when he looks off his paper Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Wemmick's helping Pip?

Pip paid Herbert half of his 500 pounds through a merchant. Signup and view all the answers

With whom is Estella staying?

A widow named Mrs. Brandley Signup and view all the answers

How does Pip say that Estella has used him?

To tease other admirers and to wreak Miss Havisham's revenge on men Signup and view all the answers

Does Pip enjoy his time spent with Estella?

False Signup and view all the answers

What does Estella warn Pip in respect of his feelings for her?

To not be attracted by her Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Havisham ask Pip about Estella?

How does she use you Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip learn about Estella from the conversation with Miss Havisham?

She was taking revenge on men. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the argument that Estella has with Miss Havisham.

Miss Havisham says she is cold and proud and Estella says she raised her to be that way. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Finches of the Grove?

Social club to which Drummle, Herbert, and Pip belong Signup and view all the answers

What man, whom Pip knows, is pursuing Estella?

The Spider Signup and view all the answers

Of all her admirers, which one does Estella say she does not 'deceive and entrap'?

Pip Signup and view all the answers

How old is Pip?

23 Signup and view all the answers

Where do Pip and Herbert move when they leave Barnard's Inn?

The temple Signup and view all the answers

How does the weather foreshadow events to come?

Situations were just as bad as the weather. Signup and view all the answers

Did Pip immediately recognize the strange man who arrived late one stormy night while Pip was alone?

False Signup and view all the answers

Who does Pip finally realize the man is?

His convict Signup and view all the answers

How does Pip feel toward this man?

He was embarrassed and disappointed Signup and view all the answers

Where does the man say he has been working and what kind of work?

Australia...Sheep farmer and breeder Signup and view all the answers

Who then was Pip's benefactor?

Magwitch Signup and view all the answers

Describe the abhorrence and repugnance that Pip feels.

It couldn't have been more if he had been a beast Signup and view all the answers

Is the man in danger?

False Signup and view all the answers

Why is Pip so distressed by what he has learned?

That Mrs. Havisham is not his benefactor and had never planned for him to marry Estella Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'sharpest and deepest pain of all' when Pip learns the truth?

Deserting Joe Signup and view all the answers

What new face now comes to Pip's mind?

The other convict Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip fall over in the staircase?

A man crouching in the corner Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefactor's real name? His assumed name?

Magwitch; Provis Signup and view all the answers

In whom does Pip confide the secret?

Herbert Signup and view all the answers

To whom does Pip confirm the story?

Mr. Jaggers Signup and view all the answers

What name does the man use in contacting Wemmick?

Provis Signup and view all the answers

What nagging thought prevents Pip from trusting Provis?

He remembers how violent he was and all of the crimes he has committed Signup and view all the answers

What is Herbert's advice?

Get Provis out of England Signup and view all the answers

Summarize Provis' life story.

He was in and out of jail for a long time and then he got shipped off to Australia. He worked hard and he learned to write. He saved his money from his hard work and gave it to Pip. Signup and view all the answers

Describe his relationship with Compeyson.

He used to always fight him and beat him up and then he went into business with him. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Arthur?

Another man in business with Compeyson Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Compeyson use to implicate Provis as the mastermind of the crime?

Made himself look better by making Provis look worse so Provis seemed like the criminal Signup and view all the answers

What note does Herbert give Pip and what is the significance?

A pencil note that said that Compeyson was the man who Miss Havisham was in love with. Signup and view all the answers

Whom does Pip encounter at the Blue Boar on his way to Satis House?

The Spider Signup and view all the answers

Whom does Pip tell Miss Havisham she has deeply wronged?

Mr. Mathew and Herbert Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip want Miss Havisham to do?

Spare some money for Herbert Signup and view all the answers

Who is Estella planning to marry?

The Spider Signup and view all the answers

After his impassioned speech to Estella, what two impressions does Pip have from Estella and Miss Havisham?

Estella was surprised and Miss Havisham seemed to have self pity and remorse Signup and view all the answers

When Pip returns home late at night, what message awaits him?

A note from Wemmick telling him not to go home. Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the note?

Wemmick Signup and view all the answers

What news does Wemmick have for Pip?

That he heard that a suspicious person disappeared in one part of the world and appeared in another. Signup and view all the answers

What arrangement have Wemmick and Herbert made for Magwitch while Pip was visiting Miss Havisham?

Wemmick and Herbert's girlfriend met. She has a bow window so she can see all the ships that come in and out of London. Signup and view all the answers

What are Wemmick's three reason for approving of Herbert's plan?

<ol> <li>The location of the hideout will give Pip a better chance of getting Provis on a ship leaving the country. 2. Pip has no reason to go to Herbert's fiancée's house. 3. Herbert can keep an eye on Provis.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Estella and Richmond

Estella is heading to Richmond, which is located 10 miles away.
She feels restricted by the expectations placed upon her, believing she and Pip cannot act freely.

Interactions with Mr. Pocket and Family Dynamics

Estella inquires about Mr. Pocket, indicating his significance in her life.
Pip is subjected to scrutiny by Estella’s family, who misrepresent him and make him the focal point of their gossip.

Estella's Background and Influence

Estella first arrived at Satis House when she was a baby.
She recalls the disdain she felt towards those who fawned over her, including Pip.

Pip's Relationship with Estella

Pip's feelings for Estella are complex; he desires happiness with her yet recognizes the misery her presence brings.
Pip harbors guilt over his treatment of Joe, suggesting pastoral innocence in his former life.

Death and Consequences

A letter reveals the death of Mrs. Joe, prompting Pip to attend her funeral.
The undertaker, Trabb & Co., manages the funeral arrangements, illustrating Pip's complex relationship with family during this loss.

Biddy’s Aspirations and Mrs. Joe’s Death

Biddy expresses her desire to become the mistress of a new school.
Mrs. Joe’s last words involve pleading for Pip, showcasing their complicated bond.

Financial Struggles

Pip and Herbert face debts, reflecting their precarious financial situation after leaving Barnard’s Inn.
Pip receives a birthday gift of a steady income of $500 from Mr. Jaggers, designed to last him yearly.

Unveiling the Benefactor

Pip initially believes Miss Havisham to be his benefactor but learns it is actually Provis, a convict from his past.
This revelation induces feelings of disgrace and disappointment in Pip.

Provis's Life and Relationships

Provis, also known as Magwitch, has a troubled history filled with incarceration and hard work in Australia, where he saved money for Pip.
His former relationship with Compeyson is marked by violence, with Compeyson manipulating circumstances to make Provis appear worse.

Compeyson’s Manipulation

Compeyson's strategy involved embellishing his own image while discrediting Provis, painting him as the mastermind of their crimes.
A revealing note from Herbert emphasizes the complexities of Miss Havisham's relationships with both men.

Conflicts and Future Plans

Pip learns Estella is engaged to Drummle, dubbed "the spider," leading to further heartbreak.
Wemmick becomes an ally, warning Pip of dangers and facilitating plans to help Provis escape.

Final Reflections

After a heartfelt confrontation with Estella, Pip perceives her surprise and Miss Havisham's remorse.
A note from Wemmick advises Pip against returning home late, hinting at underlying threats in his life.

Wemmick’s Tactical Strategies

Wemmick and Herbert have developed a strategy for Provis to ensure his safety and facilitate his escape.
Critical points of their plan include the location of Provis's hideout and the necessity for Herbert to monitor him closely.

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