Great Expectations, "Stage One" Review

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These flashcards review the basic characters and events of "Stage One" of Great Expectations.
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Great Expectations by Charles Dickens "Stage 1" - Review audio by Ms. Wright Study, online at quizlet.com/_1xg63e content by Penguin1479
How is Pip related to Mrs. Joe? sister
At what time have all of the clocks stopped at Miss Havisham’s? twenty to nine
Eating a large amount in one bite is called? bolting
Estella traveled there to be educated as a lady according to Miss Havisham? France
How does Joe feel about Pip's "great expectations”? He feels sad that Pip is leaving but proud.
How is Estella related to Miss Havisham? They aren't blood relations. Estella is Miss Havisham’s adopted daughter or ward.
How is Pip related to Mrs. Joe? She is his much older sister.
How many years has Pip been an apprentice before learning of his "great expectations”? Four years
The mysterious stranger at the Three Jolly Bargeman stirs his drink with what? a metal file
Pip takes a coach to where after he gets his money? Town to buy new clothes (They are a symbol of his new life.)
Why does Pip want to become a gentleman? Pip wants to become a gentleman because Estella calls him, a coarse and common laboring boy.
Prison ships are called? the hulks
Orlick and Joe get into a fight. Who caused the fight? Mrs. Joe because she felt offended by Orlick's remarks.
The wax-tipped cane used for spanking Pip is euphemistically called? the tickler
What are the conditions under which Pip is to receive his "great expectations”? He must always retain the name Pip; The benefactor remains secret unless he reveals himself
What does Mr. Wopsle's Great Aunt run in the evenings? A school that is out of control because she often dozes off during instruction and the children run wild. Pip doesn't learn much there.
What does Pip's convict ask him to bring to the graveyard? food and a file
What is Joe's occupation? Blacksmith
What is Pip's real name; How does he get it? Phillip Pirrip: because he couldn't pronounce his full name.
What is the Blue Boar an inn or public house aka a pub
What is the name of Miss Havisham's house what does it mean? Satis House: enough house or more than anyone could want. The name becomes ironic because of it's current dilapidated condition.
What is the only word Joe can read or write? His name
What will be taken from Pip and eaten if he fails to bring what the convict wants? His heart and liver
When convicts are found in the ditch, what are they doing? fighting
Where does the opening scene take place? And why is Pip there? In cemetery; he wants to see his parents’ gravestones.
While Pip is in the village something happened; what is it? Mrs. Joe is attacked
Who comes to the door as Mrs. Joe is getting ready to serve the pork pie? soldiers
Who does Pip meet on the steps at Havisham's who has hands that smell of scented soap, and what does that imply? Jaggers He is an acquaintance of Miss Havisham’s. He is wealthy and upper class.
Whom does Pip teach to read and write? Joe
Who first helps Pip learn to read and write? Biddy
Who is Matthew Pocket? Miss Havisham's cousin who does not come to visit. He will not treat her with the respect she thinks she deserves.
Who is the journeyman at Joe's forge? Orlick
Whom does Biddy suspect of Mrs. Joe’s attack? Orlick, because she saw his hammer.
Who takes Pip to Miss Havisham’s the first time? Uncle Pumblechook
Who takes the blame for the food stolen from Joe's house? Pip's convict
Who tells Pip he will have “great expectations”? Mr. Jagger
Why does Miss Havisham give Joe money? For Pip's apprenticeship. Pip will be legally bound once documents are filed.
Why does Pip visit Mr. Trabb, the tailor? To get new clothes. He ends up ordering an elaborate costume which makes him look ridiculous.
Why do Pip and Orlick have a difficult relationship? Orlick used to scare Pip. He thinks Joe favors Pip over him. Pip suspects him of attacking Mrs. Joe.
Why do soldiers come to the door? To get the blacksmith (Joe) to fix their handcuffs.
Why is the convict particularly enthusiastic about the fact that Pip lives with a blacksmith. He could get a file to cut off his leg irons.
With whom does Pip have a confrontation when he visits the tailor? Trabb's Boy
Domestic violence We see several examples such as life at the Forge. Mrs. Joe is very violent and verbally abusive to Pip and Joe. Joe’s father was violent and an alcoholic. This is part of why Joe was never educated.
Social Criticism Children in Victorian Society Children were to be seen and not heard. They could not object to adult commands, and there was no social safety net to make sure they were cared for and educated if their parents could not provide for them or died.
Theme: Money changes people Once news spreads of Pip's expectations, almost everyone treats him differently. He is the same person, but they equate money with respectability, and he is elevated in their minds.
Theme: Snobbishness We begin to see signs that Pip might look down on some of those around him now that he has a brighter future, or did his snobbishness begin before news of his expectations.
Literary Lens: Psychological How does Pip change in his thinking and attitudes during “Stage One”? What's up with Miss Havisham? Is she stuck in a psychological stage?
Feminist Lens: How are women viewed and treated during “Stage One“? Think about Biddy, Estella, Mrs. Joe and Miss Havisham. What type of woman does each represent?
Marxist Lens: How are the poor or lower classes treated by the middle and upper classes? Is there any opportunity for upward mobility in this society?
Bildungsroman A coming of age novel. We meet Pip at about the age of seven and stay with him until his early thirties. We see him mature physically, emotionally and intellectually.
Stay awesome! See you back in class.
Great Expectations "Stage 1" Review audio by Ms. Wright Study, online at quizlet.com/_1xg63e content by Penguin1479
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