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Great Expectations

by Charles Dickens

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Great Expectations Questions on Chapter 35

Great Expectations

In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens employs humor, pathos, and satire to create a rich, multi-dimensional narrative. Humor is evident in the quirky characters and their interactions, while pathos...

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Great Expectations

Two passages in Great Expectations foreshadow Biddy and Joe's relationship. In Chapter 35, Biddy praises Joe's unwavering duty and gentle heart after Mrs. Joe's death, hinting at good things in Joe's...

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Great Expectations

The letter from Trabb & Co. informs Pip that his sister, Mrs. Joe Gargery, has died. This news prompts Pip, who is in London, to return to his hometown for the funeral, marking his first visit...

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Great Expectations

Biddy leaves the forge after Mrs. Joe's death because her role was to care for Mrs. Joe, who became an invalid after an attack. Without Mrs. Joe, Biddy is no longer needed at the forge. Although she...

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