What Happens When Pip Discovers His Secret Benefactor?

TL;DR

Pip discovers that his secret benefactor is his former convict, Magwitch, not Miss Havisham as he believed. This revelation fills him with fear and disgust, as he realizes he must protect Magwitch's safety while grappling with the moral implications of his newfound wealth. Ultimately, Pip's world is turned upside down, challenging his understanding of loyalty and identity.

Transcript

in chapter 39 of Great Expectations two years have passed and pip is now 23 years old he and Herbert have moved to nicer rooms and during a stormy night pip reads a lone nearest fireplace as Herbert is away on a business trip a strange man comes to visit pip wanting to talk and extending his muscular arms to the young gentleman in a friendly greeti... Read More

Key Insights

• 🙃 Pip's world turns upside down as he discovers his true benefactor is his former convict, leading to a mix of fear and disgust.
• ❓ Miss Havisham's intentions become clear as Pip realizes she manipulated him for her own purposes, rather than intending him for Estella.
• 🦺 Pip grapples with the responsibility of protecting the convict's safety while ensuring his own.
• 🌏 Jagger confirms the convict's story of being transported to Australia, validating his claims.
• 🏆 Pip's friendship with Herbert is tested as the convict forces him to swear secrecy regarding his true identity.
• ❓ Themes of deception, manipulation, and identity take center stage as Pip's perceptions are shattered.
• ❓ Pip's wealth and fancy lifestyle become tainted with the knowledge of how it was acquired.
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Questions & Answers

Q: Who visits Pip during a stormy night, revealing himself to be his benefactor?

The convict Pip helped on the marshes years ago visits him, disclosing his true identity as Pip's benefactor.

Q: Why does Pip feel both abhorrence and fear towards the convict?

Pip despises the convict for burdening him with ill-gotten wealth, and he fears for his own safety with the dangerous man staying under his roof.

Q: Whom did Pip believe to be his benefactress before this revelation?

Pip always thought Miss Havisham was his benefactress, but now he realizes that she used him as a tool for Estella's manipulation practice.

Q: What does Pip do after realizing he cannot keep the convict at his residence?

Pip decides to find a separate room for the convict, disguising him as a prosperous farmer, to prevent suspicion from arising.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Two years have passed, and Pip is now 23 years old, living with Herbert in nicer rooms.

• A convict Pip helped years ago visits him, revealing himself to be his secret benefactor and not Miss Havisham.

• Pip feels both abhorrence and fear as he realizes the convict's safety is in his hands and that Miss Havisham used him for her own purposes.