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Where does Wemmick live?
Where does Wemmick live?
Walworth
What is Wemmick's opinion of Mr. Jaggers' housekeeper?
What is Wemmick's opinion of Mr. Jaggers' housekeeper?
The housekeeper is crazy and a wild woman. Mr. Jaggers can calm her down.
Who is described as 'idle, proud, niggardly, reserved, and suspicious'?
Who is described as 'idle, proud, niggardly, reserved, and suspicious'?
Bentley Drummle
Who 'had a woman's delicacy of feature' and had been spoiled by a weak mother?
Who 'had a woman's delicacy of feature' and had been spoiled by a weak mother?
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Who becomes Pip's intimate companion and friend?
Who becomes Pip's intimate companion and friend?
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How is Camilla related to Matthew Pocket?
How is Camilla related to Matthew Pocket?
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Describe Wemmick's cottage.
Describe Wemmick's cottage.
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Who is a very old man in a flannel coat, clean, cheerful, but intensely deaf?
Who is a very old man in a flannel coat, clean, cheerful, but intensely deaf?
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How does Wemmick view his private life versus his business life?
How does Wemmick view his private life versus his business life?
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Describe the nightly entertainment at Walworth.
Describe the nightly entertainment at Walworth.
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Who goes with Pip to dine with Mr. Jaggers?
Who goes with Pip to dine with Mr. Jaggers?
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Which of Pip's friends does Mr. Jaggers take great interest in? Why?
Which of Pip's friends does Mr. Jaggers take great interest in? Why?
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Who did Mr. Jaggers (and later Pip) refer to as 'the spider'?
Who did Mr. Jaggers (and later Pip) refer to as 'the spider'?
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Describe Mr. Jaggers' housekeeper.
Describe Mr. Jaggers' housekeeper.
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What quality of his housekeeper does Mr. Jaggers make a big deal about?
What quality of his housekeeper does Mr. Jaggers make a big deal about?
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Compare Pip's two dinner parties.
Compare Pip's two dinner parties.
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The letter that Pip receives in chapter 27 says that he should expect a visitor. Who is it?
The letter that Pip receives in chapter 27 says that he should expect a visitor. Who is it?
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How does Pip feel about the visitor coming?
How does Pip feel about the visitor coming?
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What news does the visitor bring to Pip?
What news does the visitor bring to Pip?
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How does the visitor say Mrs. Joe was doing?
How does the visitor say Mrs. Joe was doing?
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Compare Joe's behavior toward Herbert with his earlier behavior toward Miss Havisham.
Compare Joe's behavior toward Herbert with his earlier behavior toward Miss Havisham.
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Describe Joe's sound judgments on human relationships before he parts from Pip.
Describe Joe's sound judgments on human relationships before he parts from Pip.
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Where does Pip stay when he goes back to his hometown?
Where does Pip stay when he goes back to his hometown?
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Who does Pip end up traveling with on the seat behind the coachman?
Who does Pip end up traveling with on the seat behind the coachman?
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Who does Pip recognize one of the convicts to be?
Who does Pip recognize one of the convicts to be?
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What story does the convict tell?
What story does the convict tell?
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Study Notes
Wemmick and His Life
- Wemmick resides in Walworth, a contrasting and personal domain separate from his professional life.
- He views his private life as distinct from his work, emphasizing the separation of personal and business matters.
Wemmick's Domestic Life
- Wemmick's cottage is a small wooden structure with unique Gothic designs, nestled among gardens, featuring a whimsical battery-like roof.
- He lives with his father, known as the Aged Parent, who is an old, cheerful man in a flannel coat but intensely deaf.
Characters and Relationships
- Bentley Drummle is characterized as idle, proud, niggardly, reserved, and suspicious; he commands significant interest from Mr. Jaggers.
- Startop, another character, possesses a delicate appearance and has been spoiled by his weak mother.
- Herbert Pocket becomes Pip’s close friend and companion, representing a deeper connection in Pip's life.
- Camilla is notable as the sister of Matthew Pocket, linking her to the wider family dynamics in the narrative.
Significant Events and Interactions
- Mr. Jaggers' housekeeper, Molly, is described as pale with a striking figure, commanding authority in her role.
- Pip's visit from Joe Gargery brings mixed emotions; Pip feels shame about Joe's social status and wishes to distance himself.
- The news of Estella's return from France rekindles Pip's complex feelings toward her.
Social Dynamics and Judgments
- Joe Gargery demonstrates a consistent politeness, treating others similarly, regardless of their station, providing a sharp contrast to Pip's evolving sensibilities.
- Pip's stay at the Blue Boar marks his return to his hometown, symbolizing his divide from his old life.
- The parting conversation between Joe and Pip highlights Joe's sound judgment on their differing social classes, emphasizing the change in their relationship.
Encounters with Criminals
- The journey back home places Pip in a carriage with two convicts, rekindling traumatic memories from his past.
- One convict turns out to be the man who once gave Pip two one-pound notes, linking past actions with present encounters.
- The convict recounts that the notes were given as thanks for Pip’s earlier kindness during his time of need.
Dinner Parties Contrast
- The contrast between dinner parties showcases the informal humor at Wemmick's compared to the formality of Mr. Jaggers' gatherings, illustrating social dynamics.
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Explore the contrasting life of Wemmick in the novel 'Great Expectations'. This quiz delves into his unique domestic life, relationships with other characters, and how he navigates the divide between personal and professional realms. Test your understanding of Wemmick's significance in the story.
