Great Expectations: Coming of Age
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Great Expectations: Coming of Age

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Why is Pip looking forward to coming of age?

He will find out who his benefactor is.

To what incident does Pip compare his meeting with Jaggers when he came of age?

It reminded Pip of the convict putting him on the tombstone.

What does Jaggers lecture Pip about?

About his debts.

What is the first question Pip asks Jaggers?

<p>Who his benefactor is.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Pip to be provided for, now that he has come of age?

<p>500 pounds until he finds out who his benefactor is.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Pip think Jaggers is saying he doesn't know anything?

<p>Because he is jealous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip decide to do with the 500 pounds?

<p>Give the money to Herbert who wants to start a commercial business.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Pip and Herbert feel when Jaggers comes to dinner?

<p>They are sad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Miss Skiffins?

<p>Wemmick's girlfriend.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Wemmick settle the issue of helping Herbert Pocket?

<p>They find a merchant who needs an apprentice and they buy Herbert the partnership anonymously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Estella respond when Miss Havisham accuses her of being cold?

<p>She says she cannot give any love for she has none.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip see when he wakes up in the middle of the night at Satis House?

<p>Miss Havisham walking around in a ghostly manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unexpected visitor does Pip get late at night?

<p>The convict from the marsh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the visitor say he never forgot?

<p>How noble Pip acted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Jaggers react to the visitor?

<p>He confirms that Magwitch is the benefactor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the story that Magwitch tells Pip.

<p>He has been subject to almost every punishment imaginable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe Pip's initial reaction to Magwitch. Does his attitude toward the man change?

<p>Pip is terrified of him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Coming of Age and Benefactor

  • Pip anticipates coming of age to discover the identity of his benefactor.
  • His meeting with Jaggers resembles a previous encounter with the convict, hinting at the revelation of his benefactor's identity.

Jaggers and Pip's Debts

  • Jaggers warns Pip about his debts, indicating he will no longer play a role in Pip's life.
  • Pip's initial inquiries to Jaggers focus on the identity and timeline for learning about his benefactor, but he is met with vague responses.

Financial Support

  • Pip receives a temporary provision of 500 pounds to support him until the benefactor’s identity is revealed.
  • After learning the reason for the financial support, Pip interprets Jaggers' evasiveness as jealousy.

Pip's Generosity

  • Pip decides to invest the 500 pounds in Herbert's commercial aspirations, despite Wemmick's disapproval of the decision.
  • Both Pip and Herbert experience sadness when Jaggers visits for dinner, longing for Wemmick’s presence.

Miss Skiffins and Assistance

  • Miss Skiffins is introduced as Wemmick’s girlfriend.
  • Wemmick devises a plan to help Herbert by securing him an apprenticeship and facilitating an anonymous business partnership.

Estella and Miss Havisham

  • Estella admits to being cold, attributing her inability to love to Miss Havisham's influence.
  • A haunting scene at Satis House reveals Miss Havisham wandering restlessly.

Unexpected Visitor

  • A late-night visit from the convict shocks Pip, leaving him speechless and filled with horror.
  • The convict expresses gratitude for Pip's earlier noble act, which he claims to have never forgotten.

Magwitch Revealed

  • Jaggers confirms Magwitch as Pip's benefactor, a revelation that alters Pip's perception of wealth and gratitude.
  • Magwitch recounts his harrowing experiences, including the punishments faced and his troubled encounters with Compson.

Pip's Reaction to Magwitch

  • Initially, Pip feels terror-stricken upon encountering Magwitch; his subsequent feelings shift to disgust due to the convict's appearance.
  • This internal conflict highlights Pip's transformation and detachment from his humble origins.

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Explore Pip's journey of self-discovery in Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations'. This quiz delves into Pip's anticipation of knowing his benefactor's identity, his financial challenges, and his relationships with Jaggers and Herbert. Discover how these elements shape Pip's character and decisions.

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