Great Expectations

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Great Expectations

• Chapter 26 - 39

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Chapter 26

1. What might be the reason for Jaggers immediate
   and almost exclusive interest in Drummle?
2. Why does Dickens have Jaggers point out Mollys
   wrists to his guests?

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Chapter 27

1. How had Dickens foreshadowed Mr. Wopsles
   entering the theater?
2. Pip says he recognizes a type of dignity in Joes
   behavior. How has this shown to be true, so far?
   (You may refer to other chapters, as well.)

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Chapter 28

1. What information is now revealed about Pips
   convict?
2. What Pips fear that creates suspense?
3. What might be the reason(s) for Pumblechooks
   public announcement of taking credit for being
   Pips earliest patron and the founder of his
   fortune?

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Chapter 29

1. How does the adult Pip describe his love for
   Estella?
2. What has become part of Estellas beauty, and
   inevitably changed her?
3. What does Pip believe (or hope) Miss Havisham
   plans to do with Estella?

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Chapter 30

1. How has pips character advanced/changed in this
   chapter?

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Chapter 31

1. Think about the way the audience heckles Wopsle.
   Also, think about the way the Trabb boy mimic
   Pip. How are they similar?

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Chapter 32

1. Most of this chapter centers on Pips anxious
   wait for Estellas coach. How does Dickens use
   foreshadowing in this chapter to maintain the
   readers interest?

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Chapter 33

1. What does Pip hope Estella means when she tells
   him, We are not free to follow our own devices,
   you and I?
2. Why might Miss Havishams relatives write
   unflattering reports about Pip?
3. What does Estella tell Pip that shows she does
   not agree with Miss Havishams plan to avenge
   herself against the male gender?

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Chapter 34

1. How does Dickens maintain reader sympathy for Pip
   while also showing his moral descent?

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Chapter 35

1. Pip realizes that his attitudes and actions have
   affected those around him. Explain.
2. How does Pip feel about his sisters death?

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Chapter 36

1. What are two reasons why is Pip looking forward
   to his 21st birthday?
2. Why might Jaggers want to stay out of Pips
   business once his benefactor makes
   himself/herself known?
3. What does Pips desire to assist a friend say
   about his character?

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Chapter 37

1. Why does Pip want to help Herbert?
2. Why does Dickens divide Wemmicks character into
   Walworth Wemmick and the Little Britain Wemmick?

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Chapter 38

1. How is Pips relationship with Estella ironic?
2. How is the scene between Miss Havisham and
   Estella ironic?
3. Why does Estella permit Drummles attentions?
4. What does the allusion to the Eastern story at
   the end of the chapter symbolize?

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Chapter 39

1. Pip learns the identity of his benefactor. Who is
   it?
2. How does this new knowledge affect Pips future
   with Estella?
3. How does the convict respond to Pips reaction
   and initial treatment of him?
4. Why might the convict want to make a gentleman?
   How does this relate to Miss Havishams dealings
   with Estella?
5. What is Pips sharpest and deepest pain of all
   after he realizes his good fortune has not been
   the result of Miss Havishams money?