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mdellacato
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What does Pip fear in the beginning of chapter 43 in "Great Expectations?"

In paragraph 2 of chapter 43, Pip says, "A new fear has been created."  What fear is he talking about?

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Posted by mdellacato on Wednesday April 8, 2009 at 11:10 AM and tagged with analysis, characters, details, dickens, great expectations, summary, theme.

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  1. ladyvols1 Teacher
    High School - 9th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    As this chapter begins the reader has just learned of Provis's terrible background and also of his involvement with Compeyson.  When Pip states in the second paragraph of chapter 43,

    "A new fear had been engendered in my mind by his narrative; or rather his narrative had given form and purpose to the fear that was already there.  If Compeysonwere alive and should discover his (Provis) return, I could hardly doubt the consequences. "

    Pip is suddenly aware of the fear Compeyson has of Porvis. Provis had tried to kill Compeyson while they were in prison.  Now that Provis is out of prison Pip is afraid that because of Compeyson's fear of Provis, and if Compeyson is given the chance,he will turn informant against Provis and try to get Provis sent back to prison.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/expectations/characters
    http://www.enotes.com/expectations/part-3-chapter-42-43-s...
    http://www.enotes.com/expectations/themes

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    Posted by ladyvols1 on Friday April 10, 2009 at 1:19 PM