What does Uncle Pumblechook represent in Great Expectations?
When Pip receives notice from Mr. Jaggers that he has “Great Expectations,” Pumblechook congratulates him and wishes him “the joy of money.” Pumblechook is a stereotypical character who represents the rising middle class after the Industrial Revolution.
What was the speech that Pip knew Mr Pumblechook had been dying to make all along?
Pumblechook, who formally received me as if he were the Sheriff, and who let off upon me the speech that I knew he had been dying to make all along: “Boy, be forever grateful to all friends, but especially unto them which brought you up by hand!” “Good-bye, Joe!”
What page is this quote on in Great Expectations?
-Pip, page 258. Explained: This is one of the most famous quotes from ‘Great Expectations’ (chapter 29). It shows the undying and unconditional love that Pip had for Estella.
Why does Pip stay with Uncle Pumblechook?
Pip goes to stay with Uncle Pumblechook before his first visit to Miss Havisham’s house. He also takes credit for Pip’s excursion to Miss Havisham’s house. She is a rich lady, and he and Pip’s sister think that visiting her house will somehow enrich him.
Who is Pumblechook describe his relationship with Pip?
Uncle Pumblechook Pip’s pompous, arrogant uncle. (He is actually Joe’s uncle and, therefore, Pip’s “uncle-in-law,” but Pip and his sister both call him “Uncle Pumblechook.”) A merchant obsessed with money, Pumblechook is responsible for arranging Pip’s first meeting with Miss Havisham.
What story did Pumblechook tell about Pip?
Pumblechook constantly tells Pip that he is an “ungrateful boy” and that he should be more mindful of his sister’s attentions to him. So, before Pip’s money, Pumblechook gives off the very blatant impression that he feels Pip is ungrateful, in need of much improvement, and an annoyance all around.
What does Joe apologize to Pip for?
Joe apologizes to Pip for never having been able to stop Mrs. Joe from beating him as a little boy. See, when he did try to stop her, she just beat Pip more severely. As Pip gets better, Joe starts to act differently around him.
Why does Miss Havisham ask Pip for her house?
Miss Havisham invites the young Pip to the house so that Estella can practice on him. He mistakenly believes that Miss Havisham wishes them to have a future together and he also thinks she is his mystery benefactor .