Great Expectations, Chapter 25 summary

What happens

1. Pip prefers Startop and Herbert to Drummle, advances in his studies, and develops expensive habits.
2. Camilla, her husband, and Georgiana flatter Pip despite their resentment of his prosperity.
3. Walking to Walworth, Wemmick describes the fear Jaggers inspires and mentions a proposed dinner invitation.
4. Wemmick proudly shows Pip his miniature fortifications, garden, and cottage, then introduces his elderly father.
5. Wemmick asks Pip to keep his domestic life private, fires the nightly cannon, and provides supper and lodging.
6. After breakfast, Pip and Wemmick walk to Little Britain, and Wemmick resumes his stern professional manner.

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What to notice

Wemmick explains why Jaggers knows nothing about his household. His changing manner on the return walk makes this separation visible to Pip.

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