Great Expectations, Chapter 27: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Biddy’s letter announces Joe’s visit, and Pip feels ashamed of the prospect despite their close ties.
2. Pip prepares an impressive breakfast, but Joe arrives uneasy and struggles with his hat and formal manners.
3. Joe gives Pip a playbill for Wopsle, whose acting draws interruptions from the audience.
4. After Herbert leaves, Joe reports that Miss Havisham says Estella is home and wants to see Pip.
5. Joe declines dinner, explains that he belongs at his forge rather than among London gentlemen, and leaves affectionately.
6. Pip recognizes Joe’s dignity and runs after him, but cannot find him.

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Cosa notare

Pip identifies his own behavior as the cause of Joe’s discomfort rather than treating Joe’s manners as the real problem.

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