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Great Expectations

Why does Magwitch say Pip cannot appreciate freedon the way he does? How accurate is this theory?

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The narrator says of Magwitch, "One would have supposed that it was I who was in danger, not he, and that he was reassuring me". Why does Magwitch seem increasingly calm and submissive, even under such dire circumstances?

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What has happened to Compeyson? Do you think Magwitch killed him?

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How does Dickens gain sympathy for the people who are on trial?

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What is the significance of Magwitch's death? Why did Dickens have him die, but not hanged as he was sentenced?

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How does Pip repay Magwitch before he dies?

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How do you think the book will end? What will Pip do now?

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Why were the police unable to take him to Newgate?

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In Chapter 27 Joe says he will not return to London, but he does in Chapter 57, Why?

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Does Dickens think that all criminals are bad? How do you know?

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Pip promises that he will come back to his village and do something for everyone, do you think he will keep this promise?

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What does Pip plan to do after Joe leaves? What are his newly revised expectations?

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What does Pip say in his speech to Biddy and Joe? Why is his speech significant?

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Why was Biddy able to teach Joe to read when Pip had failed?

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Why does Pumblechook tell Pip that his fortune is "well-deserved"? Give Evidence to support the idea that he is insincere.

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What advice does Biddy give to Pip after his return 11 years later?

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During this 11 yr period, what happened to Estella? What does Pip notice about her when he meets her at the site of Satis House?

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How have Pip's expectations changed? what does he expect now?

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What does Miss Havisham say and do that makes Pip more certain that she is the source of his new wealth?

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How many of Pip's earlier expectations changed? What does he expect now?

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How does Pip feel about leaving home? What is the tone of the last two pages in the chapter?

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Explain Magwitch's belief that life is a river. Is the metaphor appropriate?

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What will Pip do now that Magwitch is dead and none of his expectations have been realized?

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What news does Pip get about Herbert when he goes to Clarriker's?

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