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Great Expectations

by Charles Dickens

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Great Expectations Questions on Chapter 40

Great Expectations

Wemmick's museum in Great Expectations signifies his dual life. While he is a stern and practical clerk at work, the museum at his home, filled with quirky artifacts, reveals his softer, more...

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The convict, Abel Magwitch, returns to London to see if Pip has become a gentleman, as he was impressed by Pip's kindness when they first met. Magwitch, who secretly became Pip's benefactor, wants to...

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The resemblance between Abel Magwitch and Joe in Great Expectations serves as a literary device to highlight the contrasting influences on Pip. While Joe represents unconditional love and moral...

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Pip's discussion with Jaggers reveals that Miss Havisham is not his patron, which shatters his long-held belief and forces him to reassess his assumptions about his future and benefactor.

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Pip believes the convict Compeyson is following him after speaking with Mr. Wopsle at the theater. Wopsle identifies one of the escaped convicts from Pip's childhood as sitting behind him, which...

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