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Pip finally knows the truth about this man. Magwitch is Estella's father, and Mr. Jagger's housekeeper is Estella's mother. Magwitch tells Pip that he was so moved by his childhood kindness, that when the authorities sent him to Australia, Pip's face was the only thing that kept him going, and he soon made a fortune for the sole purpose to hand down to Pip...
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Pip agrees to help Magwitch escape London--the convict is pursued both by the police and by Compeyson, his former partner in crime. A mystery begins to fall into place when Pip discovers that Compeyson was the man who abandoned Miss Havisham at the altar and that Estella is Magwitch's daughter...
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Different Kinds Of Love In Great Expectations When Pip was very young, he was confused at what love should really be. It is no surprise that Pip has a very odd point of view about women at this point in the story...	2 / 492
Great Expectations As a character, Pip's most significant trait is his good conscious. He has a strong desire to improve himself in anyway possible, whether educational, moral, or social...	1 / 224
Great Expectations Another important foil is that of Estella and Biddy. Estella is a "Lady". She is rich and shockingly beautiful, but she has no heart or compassion because of the way she was raised...	1 / 191
Great Expectations The novel, Great Expectations, presents the story of a young boy growing up and becoming a gentleman. He must learn to appreciate people for who they are, not shun them for who they aren't...	3 / 604
Great Expectations The novel, Great Expectations, presents the story of a young boy growing up and becoming a gentleman. He must learn to appreciate people for who they are, not shun them for who they aren't...	3 / 604
charles dickins In the original ending Pip sees Estella again while he is walking along with little Pip, when a servant comes running up asking Pip to come to a carriage and that a woman wants to see Pip...	2 / 286
Character Sketch On Ges Estell Estella grew up in a closed environment after being adopted by Miss Havisham. She grew up knowing that she was to have a bright future ahead of her. Basically she was as spoiled as any girl could have been in her time frame...	1 / 246