Great Expectations Flashcards

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?

Go and get him a file and food. Signup and view all the answers

Define Bildungsroman.

A coming of age story. Signup and view all the answers

Identify Tickler.

A wax-ended piece of cane. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Biddy?

Pip's friend and Mr. Wopsle's niece. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mr. Wopsle?

The church clerk. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mr. Pumblechook?

Joe's uncle. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the quote, 'Brag is a good dog, but Holdfast is better.'

Do not make promises you cannot keep - keeping your word is better than bragging. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Miss Havisham?

An depressed, old woman. Guardian of Estella. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Estella?

Raised by and cared for by Miss Havisham. One of Pip's 'greatest challenges.' Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip want Biddy to do?

Pip wants Biddy to educate and teach Joe. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Mrs. Joe? Why does Biddy come to live with the Gargerys?

Mrs. Joe is attacked. Biddy comes to help around the house and care for Mrs. Joe. Signup and view all the answers

Who will be Pip's tutor?

Matthew Pocket. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Pip suspect to be his mystery benefactor?

Miss Havisham. Signup and view all the answers

What is Pip's great expectation?

To be educated and a gentleman. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Herbert Pocket?

Matthew Pocket's son, Pip's room-mate, and the boy that Pip fought in Miss Havisham's garden when they were just boys. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Jaggers? Wemmick?

Jaggers is the criminal lawyer and Wemmick is his assistant/clerk. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Startop? Drummle?

They both are boarders. Startop is friendly and likable, but Drummle is mean and arrogant. Signup and view all the answers

What did Herbert tell Pip about Estella?

That Estella was adopted by Miss Havisham. Signup and view all the answers

What is different about Jaggers' and Wemmick's dinner party?

Jaggers' and Wemmick's dinner parties are polar opposites. Jaggers' dinner party is tense and uncomfortable, while Wemmick's is more friendly and comfortable. Signup and view all the answers

Define contumaciously.

In a rebellious manner. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Pip a little saddened by the fact that Joe is coming to visit him?

Pip is scared that he will be embarrassed. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of Great Expectations?

Charles Dickens. Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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Test your knowledge of Charles Dickens' classic novel 'Great Expectations' with these flashcards. Each card covers a key aspect of Pip's journey, from his identity to his relationships. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts alike.