New Characters
The Spider: the name Mr. Jaggers gives to Bentley Drummle
Molly: Mr. Jaggers’ housekeeper who has great strength in her wrists
Pepper: also called the Avenger; a servant who works for Pip
Summary
Mr. Jaggers invites Pip and his friends to dinner. Pip finds his house bare and neglected. Dinner is served by Mr. Jaggers from a dumbwaiter. Mr. Jaggers takes a liking to Bentley Drummle and refers to the “blotchy, sprawly, sulky fellow” as “the Spider.” The housekeeper appears, and Mr. Jaggers tells...
Source: MAXnotes to Great Expectations, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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