Feeling Guilty

Yesterday as I was visiting my family's graves, a came in contact with a convict. This rough, dirty man ordered me to bring him wittles and a file for him. So this morning I stole bread, cheese, mincemeat, brandy, and some meat from my pantry. I feel terribly guilty for robbing my sister, Mrs. Joe. She has not been the best sister to me, seeing as she raised me "by hand." However, she has taken care of me and I feel like I have done the wrong thing by stealing from her. By this point, it seems as if I am off the hook because the convict did not tell anyone that he knew me.

In addition, during Christmas dinner, I was constantly harassed by the guests. They have described me as a nuisance and a terrible boy. Joe is the only one similar to me who I can confide in, although I haven't told him about the robbery because I don't want to hurt our close friendship. Joe is the only one equal to me, and we have developed a stronger relationship recently.

-Pip

"My state of mind regarding the pilfering from which I had been so unexpectedly exonerated, did not impel me to frank disclosure; but I hope it had some dregs of good at the bottom of it."

-Pip describing his mixed feelings over the robbery, page 42

"Young as I was, I believe that I dated a new admiration of Joe from that night. We were equals afterwards, as we had been before; but, afterwards at quiet times when I sat looking at Joe and thinking about him, I had a new sensation of feeling conscious that I was looking up to Joe in my heart."

-Pip describing his close friendship with Joe, page 51

First Posting

Shane Coffield
Pip
Period 7/8
February 22, 2010