Questions and Answers
What is Pip's real name?
Philip Pirrip
Who does Pip live with?
His sister, Mrs. Joe, and his brother-in-law, Joe Gargery.
When Pip goes to the graveyard, who is there?
A convict.
What does the convict order Pip to do?
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Define Bildungsroman.
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Identify Tickler.
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Who is Biddy?
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Who is Mr. Wopsle?
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Who is Mr. Pumblechook?
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Explain the quote, 'Brag is a good dog, but Holdfast is better.'
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Who is Miss Havisham?
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Who is Estella?
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What does Pip want Biddy to do?
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What happens to Mrs. Joe? Why does Biddy come to live with the Gargerys?
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Who will be Pip's tutor?
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Who does Pip suspect to be his mystery benefactor?
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What is Pip's great expectation?
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Who is Herbert Pocket?
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Who is Jaggers? Wemmick?
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Who is Startop? Drummle?
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What did Herbert tell Pip about Estella?
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What is different about Jaggers' and Wemmick's dinner party?
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Define contumaciously.
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Why is Pip a little saddened by the fact that Joe is coming to visit him?
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Who is the author of Great Expectations?
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Study Notes
Characters and Relationships
- Pip's full name is Philip Pirrip, shortened to "Pip" due to his inability to pronounce it as a child.
- Pip lives with his sister Mrs. Joe and her husband Joe Gargery, who works as a blacksmith.
- Biddy is Pip's friend and Mr. Wopsle's niece, who later comes to help after Mrs. Joe is injured.
- Mr. Wopsle serves as the church clerk, providing a connection to Pip's upbringing.
- Mr. Pumblechook is Joe's uncle, often involved in Pip's early life.
- Miss Havisham is an elderly, reclusive woman and Estella's guardian—she is key to Pip's expectations.
Plot Points and Events
- A convict appears at a graveyard where Pip visits, demanding food and a file for his escape.
- Pip's "great expectation" is his desire to become a gentleman through education.
- Pip suspects that Miss Havisham is his secret benefactor.
- Mrs. Joe is attacked, leading to Biddy moving in to assist the family.
Themes and Concepts
- "Bildungsroman" defines the novel's genre as a coming-of-age story, following Pip's growth and self-discovery.
- The quote "Brag is a good dog, but Holdfast is better" emphasizes the value of honesty over mere boasts.
- Contumaciously means to act in a rebellious manner, relevant to Pip's struggles against societal expectations.
- Pip experiences anxiety about Joe's visit, fearing embarrassment over his newfound status.
Education and Influence
- Pip is tutored by Mathew Pocket, who becomes instrumental in his transformation.
- Herbert Pocket, Mathew's son, becomes Pip's roommate and previously fought with him in their youth.
- Estella, raised by Miss Havisham, represents a significant emotional challenge for Pip, complicating his aspirations.
Social Dynamics
- Jaggers is a criminal lawyer, while Wemmick, his assistant, reflects contrasting social settings: Jaggers represents tension and discomfort, compared to Wemmick's more relaxed and friendly gatherings.
- Startop is a friendly boarder, while Drummle is characterized as mean and arrogant, embodying the class struggles Pip faces.
Author
- "Great Expectations" is a novel authored by Charles Dickens, showcasing his commentary on Victorian society and personal growth.
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