Great Expectations, Chapter 47: Zusammenfassung

Was geschieht

1. Several weeks pass without word from Wemmick, while Pip sells jewelry and refuses more money from his patron.
2. Pip fears Estella is married and asks Herbert not to mention her.
3. After rowing on the river, Pip eats dinner and attends two theatrical performances featuring Mr. Wopsle.
4. Mr. Wopsle tells Pip that the beaten prisoner from their childhood encounter sits behind him during the performance.
5. Pip recognizes this description as Compeyson and fears that danger remains close despite his precautions.
6. Pip consults Herbert, sends Wemmick a letter, and becomes still more cautious around the hiding place.

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Wopsle connects the stranger to the remembered capture. His recognition gives Pip concrete grounds for believing that Compeyson watches him.

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