Great Expectations, Chapter 29 summary
Chapter 29 of 59 · 20 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 29, Pip visits Miss Havisham, finds Orlick guarding her house, and meets the transformed Estella, whose beauty strengthens his belief that they are meant for each other. Estella denies having tenderness, but Miss Havisham urges him to love her regardless, while his attachment deepens his neglect of Joe.
What happens
- Pip imagines marrying Estella and restoring Miss Havisham’s house, then discovers that Orlick now works there as porter.
- Estella’s beauty makes Pip feel inferior again, and her remarks about suitable companions push him away from visiting Joe.
- During their walk, Estella denies having tenderness, while an unidentified resemblance in her expression briefly troubles Pip.
- Miss Havisham demands that Pip love Estella even through suffering, then struggles to compose herself when Mr. Jaggers arrives.
- Mr. Jaggers remains guarded through dinner and cards, and Pip agrees to meet Estella’s coach when she comes to London.
- At the hotel, Pip repeats his love for Estella without recognizing the pettiness of avoiding Joe.
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What to notice
Estella directly warns Pip about her emotional limits. His refusal to accept that warning exposes the gap between her statements and his romantic hopes.
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What does Pip agree to do when Estella comes to London?
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