Minor Charactors Flashcards
1
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Mrs. Joe Gargery
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- Pip’s Sister
- She is a short-tempered woman who resents Pip because he is a burden to her.
- She is attacked with a leg-iron and spends the rest of her life unable to communicate because of a brain-injury
- She learns to be patient and forgiving as
a result of the attack.
2
Q
Biddy Wopsle
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- Pip’s confidante and teacher
- As a child, she develops a crush on Pip
- She runs the house after Mrs. Joe’s accident and
later marries Joe
3
Q
Mr. Wopsle
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- A clerk who had formerly wanted to be a clergyman.
- He leaves his church to become a not-so-successful actor
in London. - His “great expectations” are in comic parallel to Pip’s.
4
Q
Mr. Pumblechook
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- Joe’s uncle
- He joins Mrs. Joe in bullying and resenting Pip, then takes some credit for Pip’s good fortune.
5
Q
Mr. and Mrs. Hubble
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- Friends of Mrs. Joe.
6
Q
Orlick
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- Joe’s employee
- He is an evil character who attacks Mrs. Joe and also attempts to take Pip’s life
- Later he robs Mr.
Pumblechook and ends up in jail
7
Q
Mr. Jaggers
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- A criminal lawyer in London
- He is well respected in his own dubious social circle
- Well known for his ability
to defend even the dregs of society. - He is the administrator of Pip’s inheritance
8
Q
Wemmick
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- Jaggers’ confidential clerk
- He is a good-natured man in his personal life, but is incredibly stern and officious in his
professional life.
9
Q
Herbert Pocket
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- Pip’s elegant and artlessly optimistic best friend
- Though living in genteel poverty, he is an example of an uncommon
gentleman
10
Q
Mr. Matthew Pocket
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- Pip’s teacher and Herbert’s father
- He is a thoroughly educated gentleman under whom Pip is to learn
- He is the only
member of the family who does not flatter Mrs. Havisham
11
Q
Bentley Drummle
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- A sulking brute who eventually marries Estella then mistreats her
12
Q
Startop
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- A tenant of Mr. Pocket and a friend of Pip.
13
Q
Molly
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- Jaggers’ housekeeper
- She was once accused of murder but acquitted
- She turns out to be Estella’s mother
14
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Miss Skiffins
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- Wemmick’s girlfriend and later, bride.
15
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Clara
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- Herbert Pocket’s girlfriend and later, bride