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Here, Pip is in a sense self-taught. He does not have much communication with his sister Mrs. Joe Gargery (who adopted him) about the background and history of his parents; in fact, they do not talk much at all about anything of substance. Thus, Pip begins his life as a simple, low class individual, lacking any type of superior future status...
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Thus, Pip begins his life as a simple, low class individual, lacking any type of superior future status. Pip's mindset regarding classes and success in life is drastically altered after his initial visit to the aristocratic Miss Havisham. "She said I was common" (69) spurs the realization in Pip that he is indeed innocent but unfortunately much oppressed...
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