In this sentence, what is it saying? Specifically, what is it telling us about Drummle and Pip?

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Great Expectations

In this sentence, what is it saying? Specifically, what is it telling us about Drummle and Pip?

Between Mr. Pocket and Herbert I got on fast; and, with one or the other always at my elbow to give me the start I wanted, and clear obstructions out of my road, I must have been as great a dolt as Drummle if I had done less.

Asked by T d #1248694 on 7/31/2022 2:54 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 7/31/2022 3:14 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 7/31/2022 3:14 AM

Drummle is another student and boarder of Matthew Pocket. He is a moody, disgruntled "spider" but comes from an upper-class family. Pip is meaning, in this quote, that between Mr. Pocket and Herbert he should be a wiser and better student who could navigate through obstacles. If not, Pip fears he would be as dumb as Drummle.

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