Compeyson knew where to find Magwitch because he had been tracking him with the help of Jaggers, who had hired him as a spy. Jaggers provided Compeyson with information about Magwitch's whereabouts, leading him to track down Magwitch at the sluice-house.
Magwitch worked for Compeyson, a fellow convict who betrayed him, leading to Magwitch's imprisonment.
Magwitch had known Compeyson for many years, as they were both involved in criminal activities together in the past. Their relationship became strained due to Compeyson's betrayal, which led to Magwitch's imprisonment in Australia.
Compeyson
Compeyson gave Magwitch two one-pound notes.
There are two main convicts in Great Expectations. The first is ultimately identified as Magwitch, who is Pip's friend from the swamp. The second is Compeyson. Compeyson was a scam artist, and Magwitch helped him. The scheme is discovered, and Magwitch ends up hating Compeyson. Magwitch fights Compeyson on the swamp just before they are both recaptured. The two later fight in a river that runs through London, and Magwitch ends up drowning Compeyson.
Compeyson is described by Magwitch as a smooth-talking, charming man who is manipulative and deceitful. Magwitch sees Compeyson as having a refined and polished appearance but a malicious and cunning nature underneath.
In "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens, Compeyson dies during Magwitch's capture. Compeyson was Magwitch's former partner in crime who betrayed him, leading to Magwitch's arrest and eventual death.
Magwitch was sentenced to 14 years in prison, while Compeyson was sentenced to 7 years. This means Magwitch was sentenced to 7 years more than Compeyson.
Magwitch hates Compeyson because Compeyson betrayed him by manipulating him into committing a crime and then testifying against him in court, resulting in Magwitch being sentenced to prison. Magwitch feels betrayed and deceived by Compeyson, leading to his intense hatred towards him.
because of Compeyson's well-bred looks and manners
Compeyson is the overall antagonist of Great Expectations. He is the example of everything that was wrong with London at that time. He uses social status to get him out of trouble, and uses friendship and love for his own personal gains. He was Magwitch's former partner. Compeyson was also the groom who abandoned Miss Havisham on the day of their wedding. Compeyson was later drowned by Magwitch (who was then accused for murder and escaping exile).
he is a rich criminal who did the same crime as magwitch and got less jail time because he has a better lawyer.