Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Great Expectations (study questions)

1) Why does Pip insist on helping this convict out when he could easily just leave him there chained?
2) Why does Pip suddenly regret helping the convict?
A: He regrets helping him out because he thinks maybe he might get in trouble with the law.
3) Why do the police bust into the house?
A: Not to arrest Pip but for Joe to fix their handcuffs.
4) Why doesn't the convict "throw Pip under the bus" why does he protect him?
5) Why is Estella so rude to Pip?
A: She does not approve of his low social class.
6) Why does Pip lie to Joe about what happened at the mansion?
A: He does it to seem cool but feels guilty and tells Joe the truth later.
7) Why does Joe give Pip a pep talk?
A: He wants Pip to be successful in life.
8) Why does Pip decide to try much more in school?
A: He is taking Joe's advice to heart.
9) Why is Pip forced I fight the man at Estella's house?
10) Why does it seem like Estella hates everyone?

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