This is yet another extremely eventful section, but I have some questions.
I know that Pip tells Magwitch about his daughter, but I am kind of confused. Did Magwitch already know that he had a daughter or was this a complete surprise? I was thinking that he didn't know. This is only one of the examples of bringing all of his characters together at the end [tell me if I'm wrong about this]: Pip's associate from London, Mr. Jaggers, has a beautiful maid named Molly who ends up being the mother of Pip's love, Estella. Estella's dad happens to be "Pip's" convict, as we now know as Able Magwitch, from the beginning of the story. Long ago Magwitch escaped from jail with a man named Compeyeson. This Compeyeson was Magwitch's friend, but now wants to get him sentenced to die. Compeyeson was the one who left Estella's adopted mother, Miss Havisham, at the alter. That is a load of crazy relationships! Talk about a small world.
We also learn in this section about Orlick and how he was the one who injured Ms. Joe, that lead to her death. When Pip first went into the marsh, I had a strong feeling that something bad was going to happen; I was right! I am still confused, however, why Orlick felt like he had to kill or injure Pip. I was sooo happy when Joe came to save him! Otherwise I don't know what would have happened.
I was quite content with the ending of the novel. When Pip went to the demolished Statis house I was not surprised when Estella there. I'm glad that they can still be friends after all of these years. I found it funny how Pip said that Estella wasn't as beautiful as he remembered.
This book isn't as bad as some people may make it out to be, but I'm glad it's done!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Great Expectations 12-9-10
This was a very eventful section!
I think that Pip has kind of gotten over Estella by this point, and just wants her to be able to live a somewhat normal lifestyle. However true this may be, I still think he is quite envious of Estella’s husband. Even if Pip is trying to get over Estella, meeting Jaggers’ maid, Molly, doesn’t seem to help matters any because she reminds Pip of his love. I was quite surprised to find out that Molly and Magwitch are the parents of Estella. Another weird fact learned in this section was how Estella got to Miss Havisham’s house. [Too long of a story to summarize here!] It seems like a strange situation: Jaggers basically ensures one of his clients on trial that he will get their daughter into a safe and comfortable home, Miss Havisham’s. Who would do that? On one hand it is a guarantee that you child will be safe, but you would never get to see them again!
It was only a tiny part of the section but on page 325 when Jaggers and Wemmick turn down a humble client because, “[they’ll] have no feelings in [there],” I was disgusted. I think this shows a great deal of their characters: they are not nearly as caring as they may seem.
I would like to discuss how Pip and Miss Havisham’s relationship has changed. As you may recall, in the beginning of Great Expectations, Pip is oh-so-loyal to Miss Havisham, and believes he owes the world to her. Now, however, the game has changed, and Miss Havisham is the one wanting the trust and respect of the other. Another thing, how crazy was it when Miss Havisham got caught on fire, or set herself on fire? Holey cheese! I was hoping that it was just a dream, but no. Pip, in trying to save crazy Miss Havisham’s life, gets himself severely burned! Ouch!
Lastly, I was not surprised to see Orlick show up again! That man makes me sick! It was, though a very creative way he got Pip to his home town. I truly hope we are done with him for the rest of this book! [I think that HE is done!]
I didn’t fall asleep while reading this section! I can’t wait to finish the book!!
I think that Pip has kind of gotten over Estella by this point, and just wants her to be able to live a somewhat normal lifestyle. However true this may be, I still think he is quite envious of Estella’s husband. Even if Pip is trying to get over Estella, meeting Jaggers’ maid, Molly, doesn’t seem to help matters any because she reminds Pip of his love. I was quite surprised to find out that Molly and Magwitch are the parents of Estella. Another weird fact learned in this section was how Estella got to Miss Havisham’s house. [Too long of a story to summarize here!] It seems like a strange situation: Jaggers basically ensures one of his clients on trial that he will get their daughter into a safe and comfortable home, Miss Havisham’s. Who would do that? On one hand it is a guarantee that you child will be safe, but you would never get to see them again!
It was only a tiny part of the section but on page 325 when Jaggers and Wemmick turn down a humble client because, “[they’ll] have no feelings in [there],” I was disgusted. I think this shows a great deal of their characters: they are not nearly as caring as they may seem.
I would like to discuss how Pip and Miss Havisham’s relationship has changed. As you may recall, in the beginning of Great Expectations, Pip is oh-so-loyal to Miss Havisham, and believes he owes the world to her. Now, however, the game has changed, and Miss Havisham is the one wanting the trust and respect of the other. Another thing, how crazy was it when Miss Havisham got caught on fire, or set herself on fire? Holey cheese! I was hoping that it was just a dream, but no. Pip, in trying to save crazy Miss Havisham’s life, gets himself severely burned! Ouch!
Lastly, I was not surprised to see Orlick show up again! That man makes me sick! It was, though a very creative way he got Pip to his home town. I truly hope we are done with him for the rest of this book! [I think that HE is done!]
I didn’t fall asleep while reading this section! I can’t wait to finish the book!!
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