Great Expectations, Chapter 4 summary
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In Chapter 4, Pip returns home to find his theft undiscovered, but Christmas dinner becomes an ordeal as the guests scold him and the missing provisions threaten to expose him. Joe quietly comforts him, while a spoiled drink delays suspicion until the prospect of serving pork pie sends Pip fleeing straight into soldiers.
What happens
- Pip finds his theft undiscovered, gives an excuse for his absence, and attends church with Joe while Mrs. Joe prepares dinner.
- The Christmas guests lecture Pip about gratitude and wicked children, while Joe offers him gravy as comfort.
- Pumblechook drinks the supposed brandy, reacts violently, and identifies tar; Pip realizes he has refilled the bottle with tar-water.
- Pumblechook demands gin and water, keeping Mrs. Joe busy and interrupting her questions about the bottle.
- When Mrs. Joe goes for the pork pie, Pip tries to escape and collides with soldiers, one holding handcuffs.
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