On a dark and stormy night, while I was in Marseilles, France, a man came into my apartment. I finally recognized him as being my convict! He revealed to me that he is a sheep farmer and has been making money. I first was hinting at him, trying to get him to leave; I am still haunted by memories. However, he revealed that he is my benefactor. The whole time, he has been giving me money and controlling my life. He explained that I am like a son to him, and that he has been thinking of me for a long time. As surprised as I was, I soon realized the disappointment in this news. It meant that Estella and I were really not meant for each other because Miss Havisham was not my benefactor. Once again, I feel terrible about my life.
THIS IS THE END OF THE SECOND STAGE OF PIP'S EXPECTATIONS.
"Not knowing what to do-for, in my astonishment I had lost my self-possession-I reluctantly gave him my hands."
-Pip's surprise as he realized it is the convict, page 336
"For an hour or more, I remained too stunned to think; and it was not until I began to think, that I began to fully know how wrecked I was, and how the ship in which I had sailed had gone to pieces."
-Pip thinking about the fact that the convict is his benefactor, page 344
Just like during this event, Pip seems to always feel terrible ever since he inherited this fortune from Magwitch, his benefactor. I wonder if he will end up happy? And of course, no quote accurately tells how Pip is feeling without mentioning Estella!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Corey on how Pip's feelings are always portrayed by talking about Estella. I also believe the last line in this blog really does describe how Pip feels at this moment in time.
ReplyDeleteShane, you (not to reiterate the previous comments) write strongly in Pip's voice and, thus, illustrate his emotions. Particularly in this blog, his repetitive emotional cycle of confusion, shock, sadness, anxiety, and self pity is well displayed. The reader can clearly see through Pip's eyes the encounter with the convict as well as the tremendous repercussions.
ReplyDeleteNice! Be careful - Herbert is in Marseilles. Pip is still in London.
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