ENGL 231 Chapter : Week 11 GE Round 1
15 Mar 2019
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Just as pip begins to think that becoming a gentleman is out of reach and being a blacksmith might not be so bad after all, he hits the jackpot. Starting in chapter 19 we learn that a mysterious benefactor left pip a fortune and he goes to london to pursue his new life and dream of becoming a gentleman. This gives pip a new found hope and he truly believes that he can make his dreams come true. This is when we see pip"s personality shift from fearful and innocent to ungrateful and snobby. This is until pip gets an unexpected visitor at his door. Although most people probably saw it coming, i was very surprised to find out that pip"s benefactor was abel magwitch! This is the turning point for all of pip"s great expectations. He lost his fortune and gained a convict.
