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.