GreatExpectations-SummerReadingStudyGuide
EnglishII(H)
GreatExpectations–PartI
ChapterI
Vocabulary
beacon–asignalorguidancedevicelikealighthouse
bleak–exposedandbarren;desolate;gloomy
derived–takenfrom,received,orobtainedfromasourceelude–evadeorescapefrombycunning
orstrengthexplicit–fullyexpressed;leavingnothingimplied
inscription–wording,dates,etc.,carvedorengravedonacoin,stone,book,etc.
lair–denofawildanimal
leaden–madeoflead;grayorheavylikelead
pollards–treescutbacksothatthelowerbranchesareremovedandthecrownorupperbranches
formadecorativeball
ravenous–extremelyhungry
stout–bulky;strong;sturdy
vivid–creatingastrongorclearimpressiononthesenses
1. HowdoesDickensbeginhisstory?
2. WhatnarrativepointofviewhasDickenschosenforthisnovel?
3. Whatcanthereaderexpectinastorytoldfromthispointofview?
4. Howdoestheactionofthestorybegin?
5. Briefly,describetheconvict.Whatevidenceistherethattheconvicthashumanqualitiesandis
notmerelyacriminal?
6. HowdoesDickensestablishthatPipisayoungchildinthispartofthestory?
7. DoesPipknowtheconvictisaconvict?
8. HowdoesDickensestablishthesocialclassoftheconvict?
9. Onwhatnoteofpotentialforeshadowingdoesthefirstchapterend?
10. HowdoesDickenscreatesomesympathyfortheconvict?
ChapterII
Vocabulary
augmented–increased
connubial–relatingtomarriage
consternation–utteramazementorparalyzingdismay
disconsolately–cheerlessly
dismal–gloomy;dreary
elixir–aliquidconcoctionusedasamedicine
emphatic–withemphasis
imbrue–tomakesoakingwet
impart–topasson;give;grant;bestow
interlocutor–onewhotakespartinformalorofficialdialogueorconversation
interpose–toputoneselfbetween;toinsertanideaintoaconversation
pall–aclothtocovercoffin,usuallyofaheavyblackorpurplematerial;anydrearyordepressing
covering
prevailing–totriumphthroughstrengthorsuperiority
remonstrance–aprotestorcomplaint
reproach–torebukeorshowdisapproval;arebukeorstatementofdisapproval
squall–brieforsuddenstormwithgustywinds
trenchant–keen,sharp
1. HowdoesthebelowdescriptionofMrs.JoeGargeryhelpthereaderunderstandhercharacter?
“Mysister,Mrs.Joe,withblackhairandeyes,hadsuchaprevailingrednessofskinthatI
sometimesusedtowonderwhetheritwaspossibleshewashedherselfwithanutmeg-grater
insteadofsoap.Shewastallandbony,andalmostalwaysworeacoarseapron,fastenedover
herfigurebehindwithtwoloops,andhavingasquareimpregnablebibinfront,thatwasstuck
fullofpinsandneedles.”
2. WhateffectdoesDickensachievebydescribingPipashavingbeen“broughtupbyhand”?
3. ContrastPip’sdescriptionofMrs.JoewithhisdescriptionofJoe.
4. Whatimportantexpositionisthereadergiveninthischapter?
5. WhatisDickenshopingtoachieveinthebelowpassage?
“Sincethattime,whichisfarenoughawaynow,Ihaveoftenthoughtthatfewpeopleknowwhat
secrecythereisintheyoung,underterror.Nomatterhowunreasonabletheterror,sothatitbe
terror.Iwasinmortalterroroftheyoungmanwhowantedmyheartandliver;Iwasinmortal
terrorofmyinterlocutorwiththelegiron;Iwasinmortalterrorofmyself,fromwhomanawful
promisehadbeenextracted;Ihadnohopeofdeliverancethroughmyall-powerfulsister,who
repulsedmeateveryturn;IamafraidtothinkofwhatImighthavedoneonrequirement,in
thesecrecyofmyterror.”
6. HowdoeslearningabouttheHulksandtheescapedconvictsintensifyPip’shorror?
ChapterIII
Vocabulary
cravat–ascarfwornaroundtheneck;theforerunnerofthenecktie
fetter–achainforthefeet
impel–tocauseactionormotion
imprecation–acurse
rank–havingahighlyunpleasantsmell
riveted–heldsomeone’sattentioncompletely
shroud–acoveringforthedead;anygloomyordismalcovering
1. WhatweatherconditionseemstomirrorPip’sstateofmind?
2. InwhatwaysdoesPipshowhimselftobeacompassionateyoungboy?
ChapterIV
Vocabulary
abhorrence–deephatredaspiration–audibleexhalingblithe–lighthearted
chandler–amerchant,adealerofaspecificgoodorproduct
commiseration–tofeelsorrowfor;empathizewith
conciliatory–attemptingtogainorregainone’sgoodfavororfriendship
contumacious–rebelliousconventional–ordinary,unoriginalcountenances–approving
expressions
declamation–astronglywordedspeechdeliveredwithemotion
deduce–toinferfromageneralidea
despair–toloseallhope
dispose–togetridof;throwout
divulge–reveal
ensue–tocomeafter,oftentocomeasaresultof
expectorate–tospit
goad–tourgetoaction
imperious–haughty,markedbyproudassuranceindignation–angercausedbysomethingunfair
ormeanintimate–toannouncepublicly;ortohintindirectly
oblige–toperformafavorandthusmakeanotherindebtedomnipotent–havingunlimited
influence,authority,orpowerpresentiment–aninklingthatsomethingisabouttohappenprodigal
–ridiculouslyextravagant
prodigious–enormous,bulky
regale–toentertainlavishly
retort–toanswerback;reply,especiallyinanexchangeofargumentsoropinions
terse–succinct;brief
trifle–totreatinaninsignificantmanner
vengeance–revenge
vicariously–experiencedthroughimaginedparticipationinanother’sexperience
1. HowdoesChapterIVbeginandend?
2. WhatobservationdoesPipmakeaboutJoe’sdressandappearance?
3. Whatarethesourcesofhumorinthischapter?
ChapterV
Vocabulary
apparition–ghostarid–excessivelydryasunder–intopartsdispel–scatter
disperse–tocausetobreakupandscatterindifferentdirections
dissociate–toseparatefromassociationwithanother
diverge–tomoveindifferentdirectionsexasperate–tobother;tomakeextremelyangryexecrate
–todeclaretobeevil
grovel–crawlingandcreepingnearthegroundasasignofhumility,penance
inference–deduction;guessinterposition–interventionjoviality–stateofjollyhappiness
liberality–broad-mindedness;generosity
stifle–tosmotherorrepressgrowthorcreativity
stipulate–todemandanexactitemorconditioninanagreement
1. WhydoesPipsaytoJoethathehopesthesoldiersdonotcatchtheescapedconvicts?
2. Howisthecaptureofthetwoconvictsironic?
3. WhatdoesPip’sconvictmeanwhenhesaysthefollowingtothesoldiersafterheiscaught?
“Mind!”saidmyconvict,wipingbloodfromhisfacewithhisraggedsleeves,andshakingtorn
hairfromhisfingers:“Itookhim!Igivehimuptoyou!Mindthat!”
4. Whatfactsdowelearnabouttheconvictsinthischapter?
5. Whatdoesthetreatmentofthestolenpiesuggestaboutthecharactersoftheconvictand
Joe?
6. WhydoestheconvictgooutofhiswaytoclearPipofanyblameforthemissingfood?
7. Whatindicationsaretherethattheplotlineoftheconvictisnotover?
ChapterVI
Vocabulary
dregs–theworstpart;theresidueorsedimentthatsettlestothebottomofacontainerofliquid
excommunicate–toexclude;officiallyremovefrommembershipinagroup,especiallyachurch
exonerated–clearedfromaccusation
impel–topushforward;givemotionto
pilfer–tosteal,especiallyasmallamountatatime
restorative–havingthepowertorestore;somethingthathasthepowertorestore
1. WhydoesPiploveJoe?Whatreasondoeshegiveforkeepingthetruthofhiscrimesfrom
Joe?
ChapterVII
Vocabulary
ablution–anactofbathing,especiallyforreligiouspurposes;aritualbath;theliquidusedina
ritualbath
alight–tosettleasafteraflight;todismountfromahorseorvehicle
callous–emotionallyhard;unfeeling
contrive–todeviseorplancleverly
couplet–twoconsecutiverhyminglinesofpoetry
drudge–hard,menialwork;apersonwhoperformsthiswork
epistle–alongletter
erudition–deepandextensiveknowledgeindispensable–absolutelynecessaryinfirmity–
weakness
oration–aformalspeech
patronage–encouragementorsupport,oftenfinancial,fortheworkorcauseofanother
penitent–afeelingofsorroworremorseforwrongdoingsperspicuity–thequalityofbeingclear
andunderstandablerasp–tospeakwithagratingorirritatedvoice
retort–toanswerback;reply,especiallyinanexchangeofargumentsoropinions
sagacious–wise;showingkeenjudgment,insight,andforesight
truss–togatherintoabundle;securetightly
venerate–toregardwithdeeprespect
1. ChapterVIIistheendofthethirdweeklyinstallmentofthebook.Whatstructuralpurposedoes
itserve?
2. HowagaindoesDickensindicatePip’syouthandlackoflearning?
3. WhatdowelearnaboutMr.Wopsle?
4. HowareBiddyandPipalike?
5. WhydidJoenotlearntoreadasachild?WhatmadehimmarryPip’ssister?
6. CompareJoe’sdialectwiththeconvict’sinChapterI.
7. WhatmightDickensbesuggestingbyhavingJoeandtheconvictusesuchsimilardialects?
8. WhatdoesDickensaccomplishattheendofthischapter?
“…whatwithmyfeelingsandwhatwithsoap-suds,Icouldatfirstseenostarsfromthechaise-
cart.Buttheytwinkledoutonebyone,withoutthrowinganylightonthequestionswhyon
earthIwasgoingtoplayatMissHavisham’sandwhatonearthIwasexpectedtoplayat.”
ChapterVIII
Vocabulary
affinity–anattractionorfeelingofbelongingtooneanother
bedstead–bedframe
capricious–impulsive
contemptuous–showingcontemptorstrongdislike;condescendingdiscomfit–tomakeuneasy;to
thwarttheplansofanother;todefeatinbattledisdain–anattitudeofarroganceorcontempt
disputatious–provokingargument
dogged–stubborn,tenacious
farinaceous–havingamealyorpowderytexturegilded–coveredwithathinlayerofgoldinsolent
–insultinglyarrogant;audaciouslyrude
obstinate–stubborn;noteasilyrestrainedormoved
pompous–excessivelyelevated;proudrecluse–apersonwholivesinseclusionsullen–gloomy
transfix–toholdmotionless
1. HowdoesDickensridiculethecitybusinessmeninthischapter?Whatdoesthereaderlearn
aboutMr.Pumblechookfromaglimpseintohishomelife?
2. WhyistheManorHousealsocalledSatisHouse?
3. Howisthenameofthehouseironic?
4. WhatcanthereaderinferaboutMissHavishamfromthisfirstintroduction?
5. WhatsympatheticconnectiondoesPipbegintoforgewithMissHavisham?
6. WhydoesMissHavishammakeEstellaplaycardswithPip?WhyissheinterestedinPip’s
opinionofEstella?
7. ExplainthenewambivalencedevelopinginPip’scharacter.
ChapterIX
Vocabulary
adamantine–hardandunyielding
caparisoned–dressedinrichlyornamentalclothing
ignominious–shameful
inquisitive–curious
metaphysics–thebranchofphilosophythatexaminesthenatureofreality.
obtrusive–forwardinmanner
plait–tobraid
reticence–quietreserve;shynessoraloofnessruminate–toreflectonrepeatedlyinone’smind
vanquish–defeat
1. WhatdoesPipmeanwhenhesayshedidnotthinkhissisterandUnclePumblechookwould
understandMissHavishameventhoughhedidnotunderstandherhimself?
2. HowdoesDickensreinforcePipandJoe’scloseness?
Usethefollowingpassagefromthebooktoanswerthenexttwoquestions.
“Thatwasamemorabledaytome,foritmadegreatchangesinme.But,itisthesamewithanylife.
Imagineoneselecteddaystruckoutofit,andthinkhowdifferentitscoursewouldhavebeen.Pause
youwhoreadthis,andthinkforamomentofthelongchainofironorgold,ofthornsorflowers,
thatwouldneverhaveboundyou,butfortheformationofthefirstlinkononememorableday.”
3. What“links”inPip’s“chain”arebegunthedayhevisitsSatisHouse?
4. WhateffectiscreatedbyDickensallowinghisadultnarratortopauseinthenarrativeand
addressthereaderdirectly?
ChapterX
Vocabulary
ascertain–tomakecertain;todiscoverbyexperimentationorexamination
cogitate–tothinkdeeplyandcarefullyaboutsomething
derision–theuseofridiculetoshowscorn
felicitous–appropriate
fortuitous–happeningbychance;lucky
indiscriminate–random;notcarefullyselectiveorexclusive
ophthalmic–relatingtotheeye
refractory–resistingcontrol
reverence–afeelingofprofoundrespect
1. WhatstepsdoesPiptaketoimprovehimself?
2. HowdoesDickenssuggestthecharacterofthestrangerinthepub?
3. Whattwothingsdoesthestrangerdotosuggestaconnectionwiththeconvictfromthe
beginningofthebook?
4. Whatisthemostlikelyreasonthestrangerisatthepub?
5. Whatisthe“invisiblegun”referredtoinDickens’descriptionofthestranger?Whydoes
6. Piphavenightmaresaftermeetingthestrangerinthepub?
7. Whattwomajorplotlinesbegintoconvergeattheendofthischapter?
ChapterXI
Vocabulary
condescend–toactinapatronizinglysuperiormanner
consolatory–comforting
corrugated–shapedwithfoldsandridges
denude–tostrip,makebare
dexterous–skillfuluseofthehands;ormentallyagile
discernible–perceptible
divined–toknowbyintuitionorinstinctinefficacy–powerlessness,ineffectivenessobtruded–
forcedorimposed
ponderous–massiveorheavy;weightyinthought
sanguinary–bloody;accompaniedbyorstronglydesiringbloodshed
supercilious–haughty;disdainful
transpire–tooccur;totakeplace
1. WhoarethePocketsandwhyaretheyvisitingMissHavisham?Whatisrevealedabout
2. MatthewPocket,arelativewhoisnotpresentatthegathering?
3. WhatisthesignificanceofPip’ssayingofthemanhemeetsonthestairway,“Hewasnothingto
me,andIcouldhavehadnoforesightthen,thatheeverwouldbeanythingtome.”?
4. ExplainwhateffectDickensiscreatingbyusingthefirstpersonprotagonistnarrator.
5. Whatsuspicionsareconfirmedforthereaderinthischapter?
6. WhatpotentialrolehasEstellaplayedinthefightbetweenPipandthepaleyoungman?
7. HowdoestheyoungmaninspirePipwithgreatrespect?
8. Inthefollowingpassage,whatisthesignificanceofthelightfromJoe’sforge?
“…whenInearedhomethelightonthespitofsandoffthepointonthemarsheswasgleaming
againstablacknight-sky,andJoe’sfurnacewasflingingapathoffireacrosstheroad.”
ChapterXII
Vocabulary
dejected–beinginlowspirits
depreciatory–loweringinestimationoresteem
fraught–suppliedorprovidedwith
homage–specialorofficialexpressionofhighregard
imbecility–thequalityofbeingafool
linchpin–alockingpininsertedintotheendofashaft
myrmidon–aloyalfollower
repose–torest,eitherphysicallyormentallysuborn–toinducetocommitanillegalacttrepidation
–fear
visage–thefaceorappearanceofapersonoranimal
1. Howmuchtimeelapsesinthischapter?
2. WhatevidenceistheretosuggestthatMissHavishamwasjilted?
3. WhatistheadultPipinsinuatingwhenhenarrates:
“WhatcouldIbecomewiththesesurroundings?Howcouldmycharacterfailtobeinfluenced
bythem?Isittobewonderedatifmythoughtsweredazed,asmyeyeswere,whenIcameout
intothenaturallightfromthemistyyellowrooms?”
ChapterXIII
Vocabulary
abject–ofthemostmiserableorcontemptiblekind
augur–tolookforandreadsignsandomens;onewhoreadssignsandomens
benevolent–kind,caring,orgenerous
diabolical–evil,devilish
excrescence–aoutgrowthlikeawartorgoiter
hypocrite–onewhoseactionsandattitudesdonotsuithisorherprofessedbeliefs
inscrutable–noteasilyunderstoodmalevolent–vicious,mean,orevilmollify–sootheorcalm
one’stemper
ostentatious–pretentious;flagrantlyorflamboyantlyshowy;creatinganobviousdisplayofone’s
wealth
sovereign–independent;self-governing;agoldcoinformerlyusedinGreatBritain
vagary–anerraticorunpredictableactionoridea
1. WhyisPipashamedofJoewhenhegoestomeetMissHavisham?
2. WhatdoesPipmeanwhenhesays,“MissHavishamglancedathimasifsheunderstoodwhathe
reallywas,betterthanIhadthoughtpossible,seeingwhathewasthere”?
3. Defineindentures.Whatrestrictionsdoesthelawplaceonaboywhoisbound?
4. Onwhatnotedoesthechapterend?
ChapterXIV
Vocabulary
chaste–sexuallypureorunsoiled
exult–rejoice,gloat,ortakepridein
1. HowdoesDickenshelpthereadermaintainsympathyforthealteredPip?
2. WhydoesPiphidehistruefeelingsabouthisworkasJoe’sapprentice?
3. WhatistheapparentsourceofPip’sdissatisfaction?
ChapterXV
Vocabulary
accost–confrontordetaininanaggressivewaydisconsolate–extremelysad;unabletobe
consoledgravity–seriousness;importanceorsignificancehermitage–aretreat;whereaperson
canliveinseclusioninjurious–harmfulordamaging;causinginjurymalignant–damaging,
destructive,orcausingdeathmaudlin–excessivelysentimental;tearful
monomania–aconditionofobsessivesingle-mindedness
morose–gloomy,sullen
obstinate–stubborn
plume–topreenorshowoff,asapeacockopeningitstail
preposterous–ridiculousoroutlandish
unscrupulous–dishonest,deviousorwithoutmorals
unwonted–unusualorunexpected
1. WhatisDickenssuggestingwhenhehasPipsay,“MissHavishamandEstellaandthestrange
houseandthestrangelifeappearedtohavesomethingtodowitheverythingthatwas
picturesque”?
2. UnderwhatconditionsdoesJoeagreetoletPipvisitSatisHouse?WhydoeshethinkPipshould
stayaway?
3. Whatnewcharacterandconflictisintroducedinthischapter?
4. WhatisprobablytherealreasonPipwantstovisitMissHavisham?
5. Whatpossibleexplanationisgiveninthischapterconcerningtheidentityofthepersonwhohas
attackedMrs.Joe?
ChapterXVI
Vocabulary
aberration–eccentricityorabnormality
conciliate–topacify,tosmoothover
mutton–thecookedmeatofanadultsheep
pervade–tosaturateorspreadthroughout
propitiate–toappease,especiallyanangryauthorityordeity
tremulous–unsteadyortrembling
vagabond–avagrantwanderer
1. WhatpurposedoesDickenshaveforreintroducingtheconvict’slegironinthischapter?
2. HowdoesBiddycometolivewithPipandJoe?
3. Whatdoesthefollowingpassagesuggest?
“She[Mrs.Joe]watchedhis[Orlick’s]countenanceasifshewereparticularlywishfultobeas-
suredthathetookkindlytohisreception,sheshowedeverypossibledesiretoconciliatehim,
andtherewasanairofhumblepropitiationinallshedid,suchasIhaveseenpervadethe
bearingofachildtowardsahardmaster.”
ChapterXVII
Vocabulary
affront–toinsultintentionallyandopenly
disconcerted–unsettled,confused
guinea–anEnglishcoin
imperceptible–gradualorsubtle;unabletobeperceived
latent–hiddenorsuppressed
manifest–apparentorobvious;tomakeapparentsluice–apassageforwaterwithagateorvalve
spectre–ghostorspirit
stile–asetofstepsoverafenceorwallstratagem–aclevertrickorschemeuntoward–improper
orindecentvexation–troubleorirritation
1. HowdoesDickensestablishthepassageoftimeatthebeginningofthischapter?
2. DescribePip’sinternalconflict.
3. WhatdoesPipmeanwhenhesayshewantstobea“gentleman”?
4. ExplainPipandBiddy’srelationship.
ChapterXVIII
Vocabulary
abhorrent–repugnantordisgusting
allusion–suggestionorhint;anindirectreferencetoanothertopicbarbarous–coarse,crude,
lackingrefinement;harshorcruelconfirmatory–toestablishastrueorvalid
disengage–todetachorrelease
disparagement–ridiculeorscorn
evince–toshowordemonstrateclearly;reveal
pious–devout,reverent
placable–easilycalmed;tolerant
pugilistic–havingtodowiththesportofboxing
subterfuge–adeceptivemaneuver
1. WhydoyouthinkDickensincludesthescenewherethestrangergrillsMr.Wopsle?Wherehas
Pipseenthismanbefore?
2. Thischapterincludesthefirstmentionofthenovel’stitle.TowhatexpectationsisJaggers
referring?
3. ListtheconditionsimposedonPipifheacceptsthepromisedinheritance.
4. WhatisJoe’sreactiontoPip’simpending“greatexpectations”?
5. WhatisPipaskingMr.Jaggersinthefollowingpassage?
“Iwishtobequiteright,Mr.Jaggers,andtokeeptoyourdirections;soIthoughtIhadbetter
ask.WouldtherebeanyobjectiontomytakingleaveofanyoneIknow,abouthere,beforeIgo
away?”
6. HowoldisPipinthischapter?
7. HowisPipfeelinginthelastparagraphofthischapter?
“Iputmylightout,andcreptintobed;anditwasanuneasybednow,andIneverslepttheold
soundsleepinitanymore.”
ChapterXIX
Vocabulary
abreast–alongside
affability–friendliness,pleasantnessorgraciousness
amalgamation–consolidationormerger
astir–active,especiallybeingoutofbed
audacious–daringorbold,ofteninarecklessway
clemency–mercyorleniency
collation–alightmeal
constrain–tobeforcedorinhibited
deferential–respectful,especiallytoasuperiororanelder
flaccid–soft,limporlackingvigor
lauded–praised
sublime–supreme,magnificent;ofhighspiritual,moral,orintellectualvalue
virtuous–honorable,moralorrighteous
1. WhatissignificantaboutBiddy’sresponsetoPip’srequestforhertoprepareJoetobeelevated
toa“highersphere”?
2. CompareMr.PumblechookwiththePockets.
3. HowdoesMissHavishamcontributetohissuspicionsthatsheishisbenefactor?
4. Manycriticshaveseenwhattheyconsiderfairy-taleelementsinGreatExpectations.Fromthis
viewpoint,identifywhointhenovelfillsthefollowingroles:
•thebeggarrevealedasaprince– •theprincess–
•thefairygodmother–
•theogre– •thewickedstepmother– 5. Structurally,DickensendsthefirstandsecondpartsofPip’sexpectationswithperipeteia.
6. Whatperipeteiaoccursattheendofthefirststage?
7. ThisfirststageofPip’sexpectationsends,“Andthemistshadallsolemnlyrisennow,andthe
worldlayspreadbeforeme.”ManycriticsseethisasanallusiontotheendofJohnMilton’s
famousepic,ParadiseLost.ThepoemdealsessentiallywithAdamandEve,theirfirstsin,and
theirconsequentexpulsionfromtheGardenofEden.Theclosinglinesofthepoemare:
Somenaturaltearstheydropped,butwipedthemsoon;
Theworldwasallbeforethem,wheretochooseTheirplaceofrest,andProvidencetheirguide;
Theyhandinhandwithwanderingstepsandslow,ThroughEdentooktheirsolitaryway.
Howisthisendingoptimistic?Howmightitbepessimistic?
GreatExpectations-PartII
ChapterXX
Vocabulary
confectioner–apersonwhomakesordealsincandyequipage–ahorse-drawncarriagewithits
servantsguileless–candid,innocent,naive
infernal–relatingtotheworldofthedead;fiendish;diabolical
oppressed–burdenedordemoralizedperusal–carefulexaminationrelinquish–toletgo
scabbard–asheathforaswordordagger
supplicant–apersonwhopleadsorprays
1. WhatdoesthefollowingdescriptionofMr.Jaggers’officetellthereaderaboutitsoccupant?
“Mr.Jaggers’sownhigh-backedchairwasofdeadlyblackhorsehair,withrowsofbrassnails
roundit,likeacoffin;…Theroomwasbutsmall,andtheclientsseemedtohavehadahabitof
backingupagainstthewall;thewall,especiallyoppositetoMr.Jaggers’schair,beinggreasy
withshoulders.”
2. Whatistheprimarypurposeofthischapter?
3. BrieflydescribeMr.Jaggers.
ChapterXXI
Vocabulary
brooch–anornamentalpin
dilapidated–fallenintoastateofdisrepairordecay,usuallyasaresultofneglect
dints–dents
disembodied–withoutabody;removedfromthebody
disgorged–dischargedorspitout
doleful–fullofgrief
interment–burialofthedead
1. WhatisthesignificanceofthefollowingexchangebetweenPipandMr.Wemmick?
“SoyouwereneverinLondonbefore?”saidMr.Wemmicktome.“No,”saidI.
“Iwasnewhereonce,”saidMr.Wemmick.“Rumtothinkofnow!”“Youarewellacquainted
withitnow?”
“Why,yes,”saidMr.Wemmick.“Iknowthemovesofit.”
“Isitaverywickedplace?”Iasked,moreforthesakeofsayingsomethingthanforinformation.
“Youmaygetcheated,robbed,andmurderedinLondon.Butthereareplentyofpeople
anywhere,who’lldothatforyou.”
“Ifthereisbadbloodbetweenthem,”saidI,tosoftenitoffalittle.
“Oh!”Idon’tknowaboutbadblood,”returnedMr.Wemmick.“There’snotmuchbadblood
about.They’lldoit,ifthere’sanythingtobegotbyit.”
“Thatmakesitworse.”
“Youthinkso?”returnedMr.Wemmick.“Muchaboutthesame,Ishouldsay.”
2. Whatcoincidenceisrevealedinthischapter?
ChapterXXII
Vocabulary
acquiesce–tocomplypassivelywithanother’swill
asseverate–todeclareoraffirmpositively
avaricious–greedy,especiallyformoneyorothermaterialpossessions
broach–tomentionorbringup
circumjacent–inthesurroundingarea
congelation–theprocessofmakingsolid;coagulation
degradation–adeclinetoalowerqualityorstation;extremehumiliation
haughty–arrogantorproud
imbue–toinfluencefully,pervade;tosaturateorstainincipient–justbeginningorbecoming
apparentinveterate–deep-rooted;habitual;persistentlamentation–anexpressionofgrief
languor–lazinessorwearinessmagnanimous–nobleorgenerousmortification–embarrassment
orshameperplexity–utterbewildermentorconfusion
prepossessions–attitudesorimpressionsformedaheadoftime
prophesy–topredictorseethefuture
propitiate–toattempttopacifyorregainthefavorofanother,especiallyonewithpoweror
authority
requisite–essential,necessary
shod–wearingashoe
1. WhatmightbeinferredfromtheinformationthatthedayPipandHerberthadtheirfightat
MissHavisham’s,HerbertwastheretoseewhetherMissHavishamcouldtakeafancytohim?
2. HowdoesHerbertfeelaboutPip’sgreatexpectations?
3. WhatisironicaboutHerbert’sdecisiontochangePip’snametoHandel?
4. Whatimportantexpositionisthereadergiveninthischapter?
5. BrieflydescribethePockethousehold.
ChapterXXIII
Vocabulary
abashed–ashamedorembarrassedadepts–highlyskilledpeopleaffliction–sufferingorhardship
artifices–cleverorartfulskills;deceptions
baronetcy–arankofhonorbelowabaronandaboveaknightforelock–alockofhairthatgrows
fromthefrontoftheheadimperiled–endangered
mitre–atall,pointedhatwithpeaksinfrontandback,wornbychurchofficialsatallsolemn
functions
odious–horribleorrepulsive;dreadedplebeian–aworking-classpersonpreferment–
advancementorpromotion
vellum–afineparchmentmadefromtheskinofalamborcalf;anexpensivepaperresemblingthis
parchment
Woolsack–theofficialseatoftheLordChancellorintheHouseofLords
1. Whatpurposesarefulfilledbythischapter?
2. WhattwocareersdidMr.Pocketsupposedlyconsiderwhenhewasayoungerman?
3. WhatisthesourceofsatireinMrs.Pocket’spretentiousnature?
4. WhatmightDickensbeimplyingaboutearlymarriage?
5. HowdidMr.Pocketbeginhiscareerasatutor?
6. WhatdothepeopleandeventsofthischaptercontributetoPip’sendeavortobecomea
gentleman?
7. Whatisthesatireinthischapter?
ChapterXXIV
Vocabulary
denunciation–criticismorcondemnation
diffidence–timidityorshyness
homage–specialorofficialexpressionofhighregardpublican–thekeeperofapublichouseor
tavernrender–tomake;tocausetobecome
rudiments–basics,essentials
smelter–apersonwhomeltsorfusesmetal
testator–onewhohasmadehisorherwillpriortodeath
zealous–fervent,enthusiastic,eager
1. WhatissignificantaboutthefactthatPipis“notdesignedforanyprofession”?
2. ContrastMr.PocketwithMr.Pumblechook.
3. CompareWemmick’sobservationthatJaggersalwaysseemsasthoughhehassetatrapand
“Suddenly—click—you’recaught!”withtheexchangebetweenJaggersandPipregarding
moneyforfurniture.
4. Define“portableproperty.”
5. WhydoesWemmickwantPiptopayattentiontoMr.Jaggers’housekeeperwhenheisaskedto
dineatMr.Jaggers’home?
6. WhydoesDickenshaveWemmickbringupthetopicofJaggers’shousekeeper?
ChapterXXV
Vocabulary
beguile–enticeorlead,usuallybydeception;cheat
besiege–harass,overwhelmorsurroundbijou–adelicate,intricatelywroughttrinketcomplacent
–self-satisfiedorunconcernedcontrivance–acleverplotorartificialarrangementegress–exit
forbearance–patienceorrestraintinveigle–toconvincebyflatteryordeceitloll–tosprawl,
slouchorflop
ordnance–militaryequipmentsuchasweaponsorbombs
tarpaulin–asheetofwaterproofmaterial;atarp
1. Pip’sdescribingGeorgianaPocketas“anindigestivesinglewoman”isanexampleofwhat
rhetoricaldevice?
2. WhatdoesPipmeanwhenhesaysthatMatthewPocket’srelatives“hated[him]withthehatred
ofcupidityanddisappointment”?
3. BrieflydescribeWemmick’shome.HowdoesWemmickfeelabouthishome?
4. WhatthematicorstructuralpurposedoesWemmick’sduallifeserve?
ChapterXXVI
Vocabulary
capacious–hugeorroomyentreat–plead;prayorurgeexhort–urgeorinsist
lithe–flexible,agile
nigh–near
obtuse–stupidordull
surly–gruff,rude,irritable
trifle–usuallyoflittlevalue,substance,orimportance;totreatsomeoneorsome-thingas
unimportant,oflittlevalue
1. ExplainthemetaphorofMr.Jaggers’scentedsoap.
2. CompareJaggers’homewithhisoffice.Inwhatwaysaretheysimilar?
3. ExplainJaggers’simmediateandalmostexclusiveinterestinDrummle.
4. WhatdoesDickensaccomplishbyhavingJaggerspointoutMolly’swriststohisguests?
ChapterXXVII
Vocabulary
blusterous–likealoudviolentwind;boastfulorthreatening
denote–indicate,signify
exposition–descriptionorexplanation
incongruity–inconsistency;inappropriateness
insoluble–difficultorimpossibletosolve;cannotbedissolved
lucid–logicalandclear
pettish–ill-tempered,fretful
1. WhatsignificantinsightdoesPipshareinthefollowingpassage?
“So,throughoutlife,ourworstweaknessesandmeannessesareusuallycommittedforthesake
ofthepeoplewhowemostdespise.”
2. HowhadDickensforeshadowedMr.Wopsle’senteringthetheater?
3. WhatdoesPipmeanwhenhetwicesaysherecognizesatypeofdignityinJoe’sbehavior?
ChapterXXVIII
Vocabulary
artificer–skilledcraftsmancholeric–hot-temperedcommodious–roomyorvastexecrate–to
declaretobeevilgaoler–Britishvariantofjailer
incommoded–botheredordisturbed
pernicious–destructiveremiss–carelessornegligentspurious–notgenuine;falseungainly–
clumsy,awkward
1. WhyisPipstillterrifiedoftheconvictsonthecoach?
2. Whatimportantexpositionisrevealedinthischapter?
3. WhateffectisDickenscreatingbyemphasizingtheextremeundefinablefearPipfearsafterthe
coachjourneywiththeconvicts?
4. WhatissignificantaboutthefactthePumblechookpubliclytakescreditforbeingPip’searliest
patronandthefounderof[his]fortune?
ChapterXXIX
Vocabulary
breadth–rangeorextent;width
devoutly–religiously
disused–nolongerused
dormouse–asmall,squirrellikerodent
elicit–bringout
jargon–terminology,especiallyamongpeopleofasimilarbusinessorinterest
labyrinth–amaze
patroness–womanwhoactsasaguardian,protector,orsupporter
punctual–ontime;prompt
rankle–annoyoranger
rapturous–extremelyjoyful;ecstaticreticence–quietreserve;shynessoraloofnesssinewy–lean
andmuscular;strongandvigoroussmiter–onewhodealsdeadlyblows
vehemence–forcefulnessorintensityofemotion;fervor
vermin–disease-carryingorpotentiallyharmfulanimalsandinsects;personsconsideredrepulsive
oroffensive
yore–thedistantpast
1. HowdoestheadultPipdescribehisloveforEstella?
2. HowhasEstellachanged?
3. DescribePip’sambivalenceinEstella’spresence.
4. HowisMissHavisham’scommandforPiptoloveEstellaambiguous?HowdoesPipinterpretit?
5. WhatistroublingPipinthefollowingpassagefromthechapter?
“Whatwasitthatwasborneinuponmymindwhenshestoodstillandlookedattentivelyat
me?AnythingthatIhadseeninMissHavisham?No.Insomeofherlooksandgesturesthere
wasthattingeofresemblancetoMissHavisham.…AndyetIcouldnottracethistoMiss
Havisham.Ilookedagain,andthoughshewasstilllookingatme,thesuggestionwasgone.”
ChapterXXX
Vocabulary
abominate–hate;loathe
akimbo–inapositionsuchthatthehandsareonthehipswiththeelbowsbowedoutward
allot–toassignaportion;allocate
contrition–repentanceorremorseforawrongdoing
despondency–hopelessness;gloom
endow–toprovidewithpropertyorincome;toequipwithatalentorquality
engender–toproduceorcause
feign–toactfalsely,pretendwiththeintenttodeceive
paroxysm–asuddenoutburstofemotionoraction;aconvulsionorspasm
pretence–afalseappearanceoractionwithintenttodeceive
quell–tosubdueorcontrol
victualling–gatheringfoodandotherprovisions
1. HowisPip’scharacteradvancedduringthischapter?
ChapterXXXI
Vocabulary
approbation–officialapproval
bereft–deprivedof;tobeleftalone,especiallybydeath
derision–theuseofridiculetoshowscorn
derisive–mocking;ridiculing
diadem–crown
elocution–averyformalstyleofpublicspeaking,emphasizingdelivery,facialex-pression,and
bodilygesture
flay–towhip;toskinalive;toassailwithcriticism
jostle–push,shove;tocomeintoroughcontactwhilemoving
primeval–relatingtoearliestages;original;ancient
1. ComparethewaytheaudiencehecklesWopslewiththewaytheTrabbboymimicsPip.Inwhat
waysarethetwoincidentssimilar?
ChapterXXXII
Vocabulary
elongate–tomakeorgrowlonger
portly–stout
quantum–aspecificquantity
wicket–smallgate,especiallyonebuiltnearorinalargerone
1. MostofthischaptercentersonPip’sanxiouswaitforEstella’scoach.HowdoesDickensuse
foreshadowinginthischaptertomaintainthereader’sinterest?
ChapterXXXIII
Vocabulary
adjunct–somethingorsomeoneattachedtoanotherinasubordinateposition
averse–stronglydisinclined;havinganaversionto
conflagration–alargefire
languid–weak;lacingenergyorvigor
staid–exhibitingasenseofproprietyorsedatedignity
treatise–aformal,organized,writtendiscussionofatopic
1. WhatdoesPiphopeEstellameanswhenshetellshim,“Wearenotfreetofollowourown
devices,youandI”?
2. WhywouldMissHavisham’srelativeswritetoMissHavishamwithunflatteringreportsofPip?
3. WhatevidenceistheretosuggestthatEstellarealizesthatMissHavisham’splantoavenger
herselfagainsttheentiremalegenderisilladvised.
ChapterXXXIV
Vocabulary
consort–tokeepcompany
descry–tocatchaglimpseofsomethingdifficulttodiscern;todiscoverbyobservation
despond–tobecomediscouraged
disquiet–tomakeuneasy;astateofunease
edify–toinstructandimprove
insensible–incapableofsensation;unemotional,unfeeling;unconscious
meritorious–deservingofhonor
rueful–inspiringpity;causingorexpressingremorse
solvent–theconditionofbeingabletopayalldebts
1. HowdoesDickensmaintainreadersympathyforPipwhilealsoshowinghismoraldescent?
ChapterXXXV
Vocabulary
cogent–reasonable;convincing
mummery–pretentiousandhypocriticalshowandceremonyobsequious–fawning;exhibitinga
servilemannerorattitudeservile–submissive;suitableforaservant
vainglorious–excessivelyboastful
1. ExplainwhatPipisslowlybeginningtorealizehere.
“Itwasfinesummerweatheragain,andasIwalkedalong,thetimewhenIwasalittlehelpless
creature,andmysisterdidnotspareme,vividlyreturned.Buttheyreturnedwithagentletone
onthem,thatsoftenedeventheedgeoftheTickler.Fornow,theverybreathofthebeansand
cloverwhisperedtomyheartthatthedaymustcomewhenitwouldbewellformymemory
thatotherswalkinginthesunshineshouldbesoftenedastheythoughtofme.”
2. HowisPipambivalentabouthissister’sdeath?
3. ExplainthesatireinthesceneofMrs.Joe’sfuneral.
4. WhatdoesPipmeanwhenhesaysthatthemistswere“quiterighttoo”?
“Oncemore,themistswererisingasIwalkedaway.Iftheydisclosedtome,asIsuspectthey
did,thatIshouldnotcomeback,andthatBiddywasquiteright,allIcansayis—theywerequite
righttoo.”
ChapterXXXVI
Vocabulary
aback–unexpectedly
auspicious–fortunate;propitious
perannum–bytheyear;annually
1. WhyisPiplookingforwardtohistwenty-firstbirthday?
2. WhydoesDickenshavePiprecall,onhiscomingofage,thedayhemettheconvictinthe
churchyard?
3. WhatisestablishedasPip’sincomeuntilhisbenefactorchoosestomakehimself/herselfknown
toPip?
4. WhydoyousupposeMr.JaggersisdeterminedtostayoutofPip’sbusinessoncehis
benefactormakeshimselforherselfknown?
“Whenthatpersondiscloses,”saidMr.Jaggers,straighteninghimself,“youandthatpersonwill
settleyourownaffairs.Whenthatpersondiscloses,mypartinthisbusinesswillceaseand
deter-mine.Whenthatpersondiscloses,itwillnotbenecessaryformetoknowanythingabout
it.”
5. WhatdoesPip’sdesiretoassistafriendsayabouthischaracter?
6. WhatisWemmicksuggestingwhenhesaystoPip,“Walworthisoneplace,andthisofficein
another.MuchastheAgedisoneperson,andMr.Jaggersisanother.Theymustnotbe
confoundedtogether.MyWalworthsentimentsmustbetakenatWalworth;nonebutmyofficial
sentimentscanbetakeninthisoffice”?
ChapterXXXVII
Vocabulary
delegate–togivearesponsibilitytoanother
ensue–tofollowasaresultenthrall–tospellbind;fascinateingenuity–resourcefulness;
clevernessjorum–alargedrinkingbowl
retain–tokeepunderone’semploybythepaymentofafee
rubicund–havingahealthy,ruddyappearance
sundry–miscellaneous
utmost–ofthegreatestdegree
1. WhatreasonsdoesPipgiveforwantingtohelpHerbert?
2. WhatisDickens’spurposeinhavingWemmick’scharacterdividedintotwopersonae:the
3. WalworthWemmickandtheLittleBritainWemmick?
4. Onwhatnotedoesthischapterend?
ChapterXXXVIII
Vocabulary
avowal–anopenandgrandadmissionblight–tocausetodeteriorate;witherentrap–totrap
leer–tostarelewdlyormaliciously
reputed–havethereputationof
retort–toanswerback;reply,especiallyinanexchangeofargumentsoropinions
revival–rebirth;reawakening
ungainly–clumsy,awkward
untenable–insuchaconditionthatitcannotbesupported,defended,ormaintained;
unworkable
1. WhatisironicaboutPip’srelationshipwithEstellaasdescribedinthischapter?
2. WhatisironicaboutthescenebetweenMissHavishamandEstella?
3. WhydoesEstellapermitDrummle’sattentions?
4. Whatdoestheallusiontothe“Easternstory”attheendofthechaptersignify?
ChapterXXXIX
Vocabulary
assail–toattackviolently;toattackverbally,ridicule
dilate–toenlarge,expand
recoil–tofallordrawbackasinfear,disgust,orfromanattack
recompense–togivecompensationto,payback;topaybackforawrongdone
repugnance–strongdislike
1. WhatperipeteiaoccursattheendofthesecondstageofPip’sexpectations?
2. HowdoesDickensestablishfromtheverybeginningofthechapterthatsomethingunexpected
isabouttohappen?
3. HowdoesPiptrytogettheconvicttoleave?WhatevidenceistherethatPipmightsuspectthe
truthaboutthereasonsfortheconvict’svisit?
4. Inthequotationbelow,whatrealization—beyondthefactthattheconvictisthebenefactor—
5. isdawningonPip?
“Allthetruthofmypositioncameflashingonme;anditsdisappointments,dangers,disgraces,
consequencesofallkinds,rushedinsuchamultitudethatIwasbornedownbythemandhad
tostruggleforeverybreathIdrew.”
6. HowdoestheconvictrespondtoPip’sreactionandinitialtreatmentofhim?
7. Whydoyouthinktheconvictwantsto“makeagentleman”?Inwhatwaysaretheconvictand
MissHavishamalike?
8. WhatisPip’s“sharpestanddeepestpainofall”afterherealizeshisgoodfortunehasnotbeen
theresultofMissHavisham’smoney?
GreatExpectations-PartIII
ChapterXL
Vocabulary
concourse–alargespaceforthegatheringofcrowds;alargegatheringofpeople
dandle–tobounceayoungchildplayfullyonone’sknees;topamper
downcast–depressed
dubious–doubtful
elicit–tocausetocomeforth
flourish–agrandorboldgesture;anornateembellishment
fretful–irritable;bothersome
impious–irreverent;disrespectful
incoherent–unclear;unabletoexpressone’sthoughtsinaclearfashion
lurk–tosneak;tomoveaboutstealthilyandunnoticed
mire–deep,slimymud;adifficultsituation
physiognomy–the“science”ofdeterminingaperson’scharacterfromtheappearanceofhis/her
face;theappearanceoftheface
proficiency–competence;ability;skill
prolix–excessivelylong,wordy,tedious
rouse–toexcite,arouse,awaken;tostirtoaction
subsequent–following,comingafter
uncouth–ill-mannered;crude;awkward
1. Howdoesthetoneofthestorychangeinthischapter?
2. WhyisJaggerscarefultodistinguishbetweenwhetherPipwas“told”or“informedof”the
identityofhisbenefactor?
3. WhatissignificantaboutAbelMagwitch’sname?
4. ComparePip’sdifficultydisguisingMagwitchwithhisobservationaboutJoeinhisSunday
clothes.
ChapterXLI
Vocabulary
comrade–friendorcompanion
discourse–toconverse
interchange–toswitcheachoftwothings,oneasareplacementfortheother
perplex–toconfuseorcausedoubt
renounce–toabandonallclaimto;disown
1. WhatarePip’sprospectsifhecannolongeracceptanymoneyfromMagwitch?
2. ExplainPip’sambivalencetowardMagwitch.WhatdoesthissayaboutPip’scharacter?
ChapterXLII
Vocabulary
abhorrent–disgusting;repugnant
drivel–tohavesalivarunningfromthemouth,todrool;toutterincomprehensiblenonsense
1. HowdoesDickensbeginthechapteronanoteofhumor?
2. WhydoesDickenschoosetobeginthischapterwithanoteofhumor?
3. Whatimportantexpositionisrevealedinthischapter?
4. GiventherevelationaboutMissHavisham,whatisthesignificanceofArthur’shallucination?
ChapterXLIII
Vocabulary
abyss–animmeasurablyvastanddeepchasm
blundering–clumsy
exasperate–tobother;tomakeextremelyangry
expedition–ajourneyundertakenwithaspecificpurposeorgoalinmind
extenuate–tolessentheseverityof;toofferexcusesforincursion–aninvasion;enteringinto
another’sterritoryloiter–tolingerpurposelessly
1. HowdoesDickenscontinuetoconnectMagwitchandEstellainthereader’smind?
2. Intermsofplotstructure,whatissignificantaboutthefactthatEstellahasgonetoSatis
HousewithoutaskingPiptoaccompanyher?
3. DescribethehumorinthescenewithPipandDrummlebythefireplace.
4. WhatisDrummleimplyingwhenhesaystoPip,“Butdon’tloseyourtemper.Haven’tyoulost
enoughwithoutthat?”
ChapterXLIV
Vocabulary
alteration–achangeortheprocessofchanging
confound–confuse
haggard–appearingwornandexhausted
keen–sharp,bothliterallyasaknifeorfigurativelyaswitorintellect
render–tomake;tocausetobecome
suppress–toinhibit
1. HowdoesthischapterserveastheclimaxofthePip/Estellaplot?
2. Onwhatwilltherestofthenovelmostlikelyfocus?
ChapterXLV
Vocabulary
conjecture–aguessbasedonincompleteorinconclusiveevidence
conjugate–tojointogether;couple
divert–changefromonecoursetoanother
irrespective–regardlessof
prudent–wise
purser–theofficerofashipinchargeofprovisionsandmoneyrakish–dashing,sporting,stylish;
lackingrestraint,self-indulgenttacit–impliedorinferred;notspoken
1. Whatkeyplotexpositiondoesthereaderreceiveinthischapter?
2. Whatfutureploteventsaresuggested?
ChapterXLVI
Vocabulary
commune–tobeinintimatecommunicationwith
consign–toentrusttothecareofanother
consolation–theactofcomfortingoneingrief;somethingthatbringsaboutcomfortredeem–to
recoverbypayingaspecifiedsum;tofulfillapledgeorpayadebtsuperannuate–toretireasoldor
obsolete
undesigning–straightforward;sincere
1. HowdoesDickensestablishthecharacterofClara’sfatherwithoutthereaderevermeeting
him?
ChapterXLVII
Vocabulary
antipodes–regionssouthoftheequator,especiallyNewZealandandAustralia
boatswain–anofficeronashipinchargeoftheship’srigging,anchor,cables,anddeckcrew
condemned–pronouncedguilty;sentenced,especiallytodeath
confute–toprovetobewrong
dominion–anareaofsupremeauthority;exerciseofcontrolorauthority
effectual–sufficienttocreatethedesiredeffect
necromantic–pertainingtosorcery,especiallytotheartofcommunicatingwiththedead
ominous–foreshadowingevil
phosphoric–containingasubstancethatglowsinthedark
plenipotentiary–adiplomaticofficer,likeanambassador,withfullauthoritytorep-resenthis/her
government
propensity–aninnatetendency
sententious–pronetoexcessiveandpompousmoralizing
virtuous–morallyexcellent
1. WhatissignificantaboutthefactthatPiprefusestotakeanymoremoneyfromMagwitch?
2. WhatpurposedoesWopsle’sbeinginLondonserve?
ChapterXLVIII
Vocabulary
hypothesis–atentativeassumptionforthepurposeofargumentorfurtherobservationor
experimentation
scoundrel–avillain
1. Whatlooseendsbegintocometogetherinthischapter?
2. WhatisforeshadowedaboutEstella’sfuturewithherhusband?
ChapterXLIX
Vocabulary
bemoan–toexpressgriefover;lament
collected–calm
compassionating–havingandshowingcompassionforcredentials–documentsverifyingone’s
identityorqualificationsdiscursive–rambling
grievous–seriouslywrong;causingpainorharm
refectory–thedininghallofaninstitutionlikeaschooloraprison
spurn–toreject
supplementary–additional
vestige–thefinaltraceleftbehindofsomethingthathasallbutdisappeared
vivacity–liveliness
1. HowdoesDickenscreatereadersympathyforMissHavisham?
2. WhatisthesignificanceofthefirethatdestroysMissHavisham’sweddingdress?
3. WhatissignificantaboutthefactthatPipisalsoburnedinthefire?
4. WhateffectdoesDickensachieveinhisnarrationofthefire?
5. Towhat“childishassociation”isPipreferringwhenhedecidestoreturntoMissHavisham’s
room?
ChapterL
Vocabulary
merited–entitledtohonorspontaneously–impulsivelyvaguely–notclearlyexpressed
1. HowisEstella’shistoryfurtherhintedatinthischapter?
2. AtwhatinevitableconclusiondoesPiparrive?
ChapterLI
Vocabulary
abeyance–cessation
dictatorial–oppressivetowardothers
inkling–indication
lapsed–temporarilydeviatedmagisterially–authoritativelyobdurate–hard-heartedrepressed–
restricted
sniveling–whiningwithsnorting
spluttering–speakingfast
wont–habit
1. WhatisDickens’spurposeinrevealingEstella’sparentage?
2. WhatpurposedoesDickensachieveinJaggers’shypotheticaldescriptionofthechildrenwith
whomhetypicallycameintocontact?
ChapterLII
Vocabulary
bewildered–confusedbrazen–markedbyboldnessheeding–payingattentiontoinjunction–
courtorder
1. WhatdoesthecompletionofthepurchaseofHerbert’spartnershipforebode?
2. ForwhatpurposedoesDickenshavetheinnkeepertellPipthestoryofPumblechookandthe
ungratefulboy?
ChapterLIII
Vocabulary
besetting–troublingdeliberation–considerationdelirious–demented
goad–urgedtoactioninclination–atendencyirresolute–doubtfulnotion–belief
perpendicular–exactlyupright
taunting–teasing
tinder–flammablesubstance
tumult–commotion
1. ExplainDickens’suseoflightanddarkinthischapter.
2. WhatisPip’smainconcernaboutwhatOrlickhasthreatened?
3. WhatissignificantaboutthefactthathecallsMagwitch“Estella’sfather”?
4. ListthreemysteriesOrlicksolvesforPipwhileheisworkingupthecouragetokillhim.
5. WhatissignificantaboutthefactthatPipresolvestofightOrlickasmuchasheisableandto
asknomercy?
6. WhathappenstosuggestthatPipisnotfinishedwithOrlickandCompeyson?
7. Howhastheimagerytowardtheendofthechapterestablishedamoodofoptimism?
ChapterLIV
Vocabulary
amphibious–adaptedforbothlandandwater
apportioned–dividedastern–behindashipathwart–acrosscapsized–sunk
capstans–machinesformovingheavyweights
captor–abductor
colliers–shipsfordeliveringcoal
despondent–depressed
emigrant–personwholeaveshometoliveelsewhere
enriching–makingricher
hempen–madeofhemp
keel–thechiefstructuralmemberofaboat
leniently–withtoleranceslacken–decreasestagnation–recessionsubmissive–agreeabletrifle–
bit
vacillating–changing
vex–disturb
1. BrieflydescribePip’splantogetMagwitchoutofEngland.
2. WhataspectofMagwitch’scharacterisreinforcedbyhisattitudeontheboat?
3. Howdoesthechangeinimageryreflectachangeinmood?
4. HowdoesPip’snarrationofMagwitch’sarrestechohisnarrationofthefireatMissHavisham’s?
5. WhatevidenceistheretosuggestthatMagwitchistellingthetruthwhenhesayshedidnotkill
Compeyson?
6. WhatisironicabouttheconfiscationofMagwitch’spurse?
ChapterLV
Vocabulary
bagatelle–gamesinvolvingrollingballsintogoals
exordium–introductionincomposition
legible–readable
querulous–habituallycomplaining
1. WhatisironicaboutHerbert’sofferingPipthepositionofclerkinhiseasternoffice?
2. WhydoesDickenspauseinthenarrativetotellaboutHerbert’simpendingmarriageandto
showWemmick’swedding?
ChapterLVI
Vocabulary
allotted–assignedasapartindelible–permanentinfirmary–smallhospital
nosegays–smallbunchesofflowers
pondered–reflectedon
sauntered–walkedinrelaxedmanner
wholly–entirely
1. WhatthemeisbeingemphasizedwhenPipsays,“Isometimesderivedanimpression,fromhis
mannerorfromawhisperedwordortwowhichescapedhim,thatheponderedoverthe
questionwhetherhemighthavebeenabettermanunderbettercircumstances”?
2. HowdoesMagwitch’sdeathreinforcethistheme?
3. WhydoesPiptellMagwitchaboutEstella?
ChapterLVII
Vocabulary
composure–calmness
cumber–tohinder,especiallybyimposingtoomanyburdens
errant–wandering,eitherinsearchofadventureorfromthepropermoralpath
orthographical–relatingtospellingandthewritingofwords
relish–toenjoy
teemed–poured
transformation–achange,usuallycompletechangesfromonebeingortypeofbeingintoanother,
usuallyforthebetter
underlet–sublet
1. WhatpurposedoesDickensachievebyhavingJoenursePipthroughhisillnessand
convalescence?
2. Howdoesthischaptercontributetothestudyofwhatagentlemanis?
3. WhydoesJoebegintocallPip“sir”whenPipbeginstoregainhisstrength?
ChapterLVIII
Vocabulary
baffle–toconfuse
compiler–onethatgathersmaterialsfromotherdocumentsconcealment–theconditionofbeing
hidden;asecretplacequiver–totremble
toil–hard,especiallyhardwork
wither–todryuportocausetodryup
1. Whatisthefunctionofthischapter?
ChapterLIX
Vocabulary
ajar–slightlyopen
matronly–motherly
renowned–celebrated,famous
tranquil–calm
1. WhatdoesDickensachievebyhavingPiptakehisnamesaketothechurchyard?
2. ComparetheendingpassageofthebookwiththeendingpassageofChapterXIX.
3. Explaintheambiguityoftheendingofthenovel.