Great Expectations, Chapter 35: Zusammenfassung

Was geschieht

1. His sister’s death unsettles Pip and stirs anger against whoever caused her suffering, with Orlick among his suspects.
2. Pip returns home, where Mr. Trabb directs an elaborate funeral that Joe would prefer to keep simple.
3. His sister is buried near their parents, while Pumblechook continually flatters Pip and emphasizes his fortune.
4. After dinner, Pip reconnects with Joe, and Biddy describes her employment plans and his sister’s final moments.
5. Biddy reports seeing Orlick nearby, then questions whether Pip really means to visit Joe often.
6. Pip leaves feeling wronged by Biddy, but acknowledges that her doubts about his return are right.

In diesem chapter

Worauf Sie achten sollten

Biddy challenges the reliability of Pip’s promise rather than its warmth. His anger exposes his defensiveness, while his closing reflection accepts her judgment.

Kurze Verständnisfrage