... characters learn to live with what they have and therefore, find peace and happiness in even the harshest of life's realities. Some of these "good" characters are noteworthy; Joe, Wemmick, Herbert and Matthew Pocket. On the other side, those who try to take advantage of others such as Compeyson, Drummle, and Orlick, rightfully suffer the consequences of their wickedness. Pip's journey ... and he no longer cares about anyone that was a part of his former life. After Pip arrives in London, he is reunited with Herbert Pocket and Herbert serves as Pip's role model to becoming a gentleman. P...

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... expensively...to quarrel among themselves" Pip doesn't belong in such a club. He even says that "The Finches spent their money foolishly," Despite the negative aspects of the club, he and Herbert join without any hesitation, just so they can be members of high class. The Finches of the Grove does not bring Pip happiness though. Pip says of the club: "We ... learns Magwitch is his secret benefactor. Before this though, we see some evidence of change. He shows genuine concern for Herbert when he "helps" Herbert obtain his new, successful job. Pip feels genuinely happy for the first time i...

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• Grade Level: High School

... as that was the agreement. Pip soon leaves for London and there he becomes friends with and lives with a gentleman named Herbert Pocket, a boy whom he had played with in Miss Havisham's garden. In London, Pip befriends a young gentleman named Herbert Pocket. He also becomes friendly with Mr. Jaggers' law clerk, Mr. Wemmick. As Pip progresses in climbing the social ladder he ... to go home and reconciles with Joe and other loved ones whom he so crudely regarded when he was in grasp of his fortune. For several years Pip works with Herbert and lives a saddened life after he has lost Estell...

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• Grade Level: High School

... can see, there isn't much difference. So the gentlemen were: Pip, The Pocket's (males), Wemmick, and Drummle. All these people had every quality that it took to be a gentleman. Though Herbert pocket did not have "great expectations" he was still considered a gentleman because of his high status and money. He also gave Pip lessons to becoming a gentleman himself. Wemmick was Mr ... , he wants to prove to Estella that he is good enough to be with and love her. He moves to London to live with Herbert Pocket, the pale young gentleman that he meets back at Miss Haveshem's, Herbert helps to te...

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... away believing he is destined to become a gentleman to marry Estella, his ambition of becoming a gentleman produces arrogance, unkindness and ungratefulness. After Pip settles into London with his new friend Herbert, his expectations of marrying Estella increase and he becomes more selfish. He feels a sense of regret that he has not visited Joe and Biddy, but like his regret of walking ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School