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Great Expectations

by Charles Dickens

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Great Expectations Questions on Chapter 25

Great Expectations

The Avenger in chapters 24-34 of Great Expectations is Pip's servant, whom he hires to maintain his status as a gentleman in London. Ironically named, the Avenger becomes a burden to Pip, symbolizing...

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Great Expectations

In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens utilizes figurative language, including similes, metaphors, and personification, to enhance visualization and humor. For instance, Pip describes Bentley...

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Great Expectations

Pip receives his gentleman's education in London under the tutelage of Matthew Pocket, one of Miss Havisham's relatives. This education mainly involves learning manners and acquiring the habits of a...

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Great Expectations

Walworth, Wemmick's home, reflects his dual personality by showcasing a stark contrast to his work demeanor. At Jaggers's office, Wemmick is all business, but at Walworth, he is a caring and creative...

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Great Expectations

In Great Expectations, a third pun occurs in Chapter 25 when Pip describes the guests at Miss Havisham's house as "toadies and humbugs." The pun on "toady" refers to both a sycophant and a creature...

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Great Expectations

Pip sees Drummle as "idle, proud, niggardly, reserved, and suspicious," eventually calling him "a blockhead," due to his brutish and selfish nature. Despite this, Pip notices that Mr. Jaggers is...

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