Pip goes home after a visit from Joe. On his way there in the coach he sits next to the convicts that he ran into in the cemetery. One of which he gave food to. In one of my most recent blogs I posted that the convicts would show up again later in the book. As you can see, the convicts did reappear later in the book. Pip gets off the coach the next stop and stays at a hotel. He reads the local paper in his room and reads that Pumblechook is taking an interest in him. In my opinion, I am surprised that his home town is even thinking about him. They did not treat him with high expectations.
Pip imagines himself being a knight in shining armor. He sees Estella and is astonished by how she has become a beautiful young woman. I am still surprised they still like each other after Pip moved to London. Pip thinks of himself as unworthy compared to Estella. When they are together he feels inadequate. Snapping at him and pushing him along to get closer to Estella is Miss Havisham.
He returns to London disappointed and goes to Herbert who tries to cheer him up. He tells him of how he is in Love with Estella, but he does not intend on marrying her. Herbert says that he too loves a girl named Clara who is his Fiancé, but he cannot marry her because of his penury lifestyle. Pip and Herbert go to the theatre where Wopsle is playing Hamlet. Pip takes Wopsle out to dinner where his mood remains the same.
The prison is probably not the best place for Pip when Wemmick takes him for a tour. Oddly enough Wemmick feels at home in the prison grounds. I ask myself why would he feel at home in a prison and why would he Bring Pip to a prison? He introduces him to a man who is sentenced to death by hanging.
Pip spends a lot of time with Estella in London. Pip wonders why Miss Havisham has not yet told people of their engagement. They both go and visit Miss Havisham. Miss Havisham encourages Estella to break up with Pip, and to keep breaking men’s hearts. The relationship between Estella and Miss Havisham is cold. They treat each other like ice. This confuses me because I thought they liked each other when Estella was living with her, but I guess not.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Great Expectations Pg176, Nov 15th
In this reading the author tells about Pip going away to London. Pip does no t know what to think about leaving everything behind. Joe and Biddy do not like to talk about it unless Pip brings it up. They seem like they want him to leave, but when he does leave they ended up crying during his departure. Emotions are something not many people like to show very often. They state their opinions like when Joe and Biddy only talked about Pip leaving whenever he mentioned it. Pip knew they cared about him going away and living with Mr. Jaggers, and becoming rich, and not seeing him for the longest time. Joe and Pip said to each other that they would never forget each other. This saying of the goodbyes tells the reader that Joe will, hopefully, return later in the book.
The rich life in London requires gentlemen to be well dressed, so in saying this Pip went out and bought new clothes. He met with Mr. Trabb and was measured. Suits were not exactly Pip’s choice of clothing style, but he enjoys them. Pip also went to the hatter’s, the boot maker’s, and the hosier’s. Pip said that he felt like Mother Hubbard’s dog because she always dressed him into outfits that required he services of many trades. He sent all of items he ordered to Mr. Pumblechook’s home where he went to visit. Him and Mr. Pumblechook had dinner and talked about the departure of Pip. One of Pip’s dearest friends was Mr. Pumblechook.
Before Pip left for London he went to converse with Miss Havisham. Her home was a hovel and looked the same as before when Pip came in. Sarah Pocket, the lady who watches over Miss Havisham was completely shocked by the appearance of Pip. He showed up in the brand new suite he ordered. Miss Havisham, the cadaverous lady who was nothing but kind to Pip, was greatly appreciated by Pip for everything she has done to help Pip. Pip will never forget Miss Havisham and the readers probably will not either.
On Pip’s final day with his family he had dinner with them and said his goodbyes. At this point everybody was crying except Pip. The readers must be thinking why have they not shown they cared this much before? Pip gave his sister a hug, then Biddy, and finally Joe. He walked out the door and turned around to see them for the last time. Pip felt something behind him. Joe and Biddy each threw a shoe at him. As a reader I thought that was quite strange, but it was also quite funny. Pip eventually cried before he got on the coach thinking about his soon-to-be past life of living in the village.
In London Pip received a letter saying Joe was coming to visit. At that moment Pip was probably elated about the upcoming news. Pip had to gird himself for the upcoming visit. When Joe finally came Pip could hear him coming up the staircase, stand in front of the door, and breathe through the keyhole. Joe was welcomed in and they chatted about what was going on back home. As time passed Joe said it was time for him to go. Pip was surprised that Joe said he did not belong here with Pip. He said they were too different and that he belonged back home. Joe left and Pip chased him outside into the streets, but could not find him. At this time the readers must be thinking why he left so abruptly and why he even came to visit in the first place.
The rich life in London requires gentlemen to be well dressed, so in saying this Pip went out and bought new clothes. He met with Mr. Trabb and was measured. Suits were not exactly Pip’s choice of clothing style, but he enjoys them. Pip also went to the hatter’s, the boot maker’s, and the hosier’s. Pip said that he felt like Mother Hubbard’s dog because she always dressed him into outfits that required he services of many trades. He sent all of items he ordered to Mr. Pumblechook’s home where he went to visit. Him and Mr. Pumblechook had dinner and talked about the departure of Pip. One of Pip’s dearest friends was Mr. Pumblechook.
Before Pip left for London he went to converse with Miss Havisham. Her home was a hovel and looked the same as before when Pip came in. Sarah Pocket, the lady who watches over Miss Havisham was completely shocked by the appearance of Pip. He showed up in the brand new suite he ordered. Miss Havisham, the cadaverous lady who was nothing but kind to Pip, was greatly appreciated by Pip for everything she has done to help Pip. Pip will never forget Miss Havisham and the readers probably will not either.
On Pip’s final day with his family he had dinner with them and said his goodbyes. At this point everybody was crying except Pip. The readers must be thinking why have they not shown they cared this much before? Pip gave his sister a hug, then Biddy, and finally Joe. He walked out the door and turned around to see them for the last time. Pip felt something behind him. Joe and Biddy each threw a shoe at him. As a reader I thought that was quite strange, but it was also quite funny. Pip eventually cried before he got on the coach thinking about his soon-to-be past life of living in the village.
In London Pip received a letter saying Joe was coming to visit. At that moment Pip was probably elated about the upcoming news. Pip had to gird himself for the upcoming visit. When Joe finally came Pip could hear him coming up the staircase, stand in front of the door, and breathe through the keyhole. Joe was welcomed in and they chatted about what was going on back home. As time passed Joe said it was time for him to go. Pip was surprised that Joe said he did not belong here with Pip. He said they were too different and that he belonged back home. Joe left and Pip chased him outside into the streets, but could not find him. At this time the readers must be thinking why he left so abruptly and why he even came to visit in the first place.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Great Expectations Pg113, Nov 9th
In this reading of Great Expectations, Pip still thinks of himself as uncommon. He goes to the Three Jolly Bargemen with Joe and friends. Pip gets the feeling one of the gentleman sitting with them has a dislike for Pip. He gives him a stare that looks as if he is aiming a gun at Pip. A while later the strange man gives Pip a shilling wrapped in two one-pound notes. This gives the reader a chance to predict that the man might or will show up later in the book.
When Pip is with Estella she thinks of him as a bad kid. The man on the stairs also thinks the same way about him. He says, “You behave yourself.” Why does he automatically assume he is the bad kid? A majority of the characters in the book think of him as the kid who always gets into trouble. Pip is not the worst person in this book.
The author must have really thought hard to think of a character like Mrs. Havisham. She is creepy, but enjoyable. She is not someone who would imbue another. She makes the reader think of what you would do if you ever met someone like Mrs. Havisham. So far, she is one of my favorite characters in the book. Mrs. Havisham is a unique woman because of her home. Her home is stuck in time from her wedding night. The cake on the table has never been touched except by the mice and insects roaming her home.
Mrs. Havisham treats Pip almost like a son. She doesn’t see him as the boy who always gets into trouble. When she sends Pip away to go with Joe, Pip seems to feel she gave him away. She said she was Pip’s master and gave Pip to Joe. By doing this she said Joe was Pip’s new master. Joe and Pip were talking about Pip visiting Mrs. Havisham because Pip had never thanked her. Joe said she probably would not want a visit.
Mr. Jaggers is a lawyer from London who is in town to be involved in solving the murder case. He visits with Joe and Pip and tells Pip that he will receive a great deal of money for educational purposes. Joe and Biddy seem to be quite cruel to Pip at the end of the reading. They seem to talk about him in mean ways. Pip knows they talk about him, but they should learn not to talk about him like that, especially Joe, who is the closest to Pip.
When Pip is with Estella she thinks of him as a bad kid. The man on the stairs also thinks the same way about him. He says, “You behave yourself.” Why does he automatically assume he is the bad kid? A majority of the characters in the book think of him as the kid who always gets into trouble. Pip is not the worst person in this book.
The author must have really thought hard to think of a character like Mrs. Havisham. She is creepy, but enjoyable. She is not someone who would imbue another. She makes the reader think of what you would do if you ever met someone like Mrs. Havisham. So far, she is one of my favorite characters in the book. Mrs. Havisham is a unique woman because of her home. Her home is stuck in time from her wedding night. The cake on the table has never been touched except by the mice and insects roaming her home.
Mrs. Havisham treats Pip almost like a son. She doesn’t see him as the boy who always gets into trouble. When she sends Pip away to go with Joe, Pip seems to feel she gave him away. She said she was Pip’s master and gave Pip to Joe. By doing this she said Joe was Pip’s new master. Joe and Pip were talking about Pip visiting Mrs. Havisham because Pip had never thanked her. Joe said she probably would not want a visit.
Mr. Jaggers is a lawyer from London who is in town to be involved in solving the murder case. He visits with Joe and Pip and tells Pip that he will receive a great deal of money for educational purposes. Joe and Biddy seem to be quite cruel to Pip at the end of the reading. They seem to talk about him in mean ways. Pip knows they talk about him, but they should learn not to talk about him like that, especially Joe, who is the closest to Pip.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Great Expectations Pg55, Nov 1st
In the book we meet a boy named Philip Perrip. Pip is very gullible. A man in drags took bread from him and he made Pip bring him food or he said his friend would kill him. I would have a heart attack if anyone jumped me. I would go straight to the police.
His sister Mrs. Joe seems rude and ugly. She’s married to a blacksmith and raised Pip by hand when their parents died. She doesn’t treat him like her son. She treats him like he isn’t really part of the family. He doesn’t deserve to be treated that way.
I think it was a horrible idea for Pip to steal food from Mrs. Joe. He should have told her what happened in the graveyard. If I was him I would have gone home and told my parents right away.
In the book Mrs. Joe goes and hears that Miss Havisham wants a child to go over to her house and play. Mrs. Joe immediately wants him to go over and play, because she thinks she will give him some of her money. In my opinion, I don’t think she will give him anything. She might give him something in the end.
This lady we find is a very pale old lady. The laggard lady is almost psychotic. The woman seems like she is just an innocent bitter old woman who just wants some people, but she doesn't really talk to others. She is a social outcast.
I think Pip will run into the convicts later in the book. This section in the book was very jumpy, but interesting.
His sister Mrs. Joe seems rude and ugly. She’s married to a blacksmith and raised Pip by hand when their parents died. She doesn’t treat him like her son. She treats him like he isn’t really part of the family. He doesn’t deserve to be treated that way.
I think it was a horrible idea for Pip to steal food from Mrs. Joe. He should have told her what happened in the graveyard. If I was him I would have gone home and told my parents right away.
In the book Mrs. Joe goes and hears that Miss Havisham wants a child to go over to her house and play. Mrs. Joe immediately wants him to go over and play, because she thinks she will give him some of her money. In my opinion, I don’t think she will give him anything. She might give him something in the end.
This lady we find is a very pale old lady. The laggard lady is almost psychotic. The woman seems like she is just an innocent bitter old woman who just wants some people, but she doesn't really talk to others. She is a social outcast.
I think Pip will run into the convicts later in the book. This section in the book was very jumpy, but interesting.
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