Great Expectations, Chapter 19: Zusammenfassung

Was geschieht

1. Joe and Pip burn the apprenticeship papers, and Pip asks Biddy to improve Joe’s education and manners.
2. Biddy defends Joe’s pride in his work, but Pip accuses her of resenting his good fortune.
3. Pip orders new clothes, receives flattering attention from tradesmen, and hears Mr. Pumblechook’s proposal for a business investment.
4. Miss Havisham questions Pip about his unnamed benefactor and guardian, enjoying Sarah Pocket’s jealous reaction.
5. Pip refuses Joe’s company on departure morning, says hurried goodbyes, and leaves the village alone.
6. Pip cries, regrets his conduct, and considers returning home, but continues toward London.

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Biddy challenges Pip’s claim to gentility by pointing to his unfair judgment. Her response sets moral conduct against his concern with education and manners.

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