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...

In Great Expectations, Mrs. Joe Gargery is Pip's abusive older sister who raises him after their parents' death. Her bitter demeanor stems from personal losses and a life of hardship, which she takes...

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...