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Pip is surprised to learn that his benefactor is Magwitch, the convict he once helped in the marshes. This realization connects his past actions to his current circumstances and forces him to confront his own prejudices and assumptions about social class.
Pip meets Magwitch in a graveyard where he is placing the items for Pip. This encounter establishes Magwitch as a mysterious and potentially dangerous character in Pip's life, setting the stage for their future interactions.
Magwitch wants Pip to always bear the name of Pip as a way to honor and remember their connection. Keeping the name Pip also symbolizes their bond and how Magwitch sees Pip as a son figure. It reinforces the emotional tie between them and helps Magwitch feel invested in Pip's well-being even from a distance.
The knowledge that Magwitch was making a gentleman of Pip gave Magwitch a sense of pride and purpose, as he saw Pip's success as a reflection of his own redemption and transformation. It also brought joy to Magwitch, as he found fulfillment in the idea of positively influencing Pip's future.
Pip's benefactor in "Great Expectations" is revealed to be Abel Magwitch, the convict whom Pip helped as a young boy. Magwitch accumulated his wealth in Australia and wanted to use it to repay Pip's kindness toward him.
Magwitch gave Pip's address to Jaggers, his lawyer, because he wanted to ensure that Pip received financial support without revealing his identity as Pip's benefactor. Magwitch did not want Pip to know that he was the source of his newfound wealth.
Pip helped Magwitch escape from London and provided him with boat fare to leave the country. Pip's actions allowed Magwitch to avoid capture and ultimately saved his life.
Pip and Magwitch would catch either the steamer to Hamburg or the steamer to Rotterdam.
As he dies, Magwitch reveals to Pip that he is actually Estella's father, making her Pip's half-sister. Magwitch expresses his gratitude to Pip for his kindness and care, and asks Pip to forgive him for all the trouble he has caused him.
Yes, Magwitch is a benefactor to Pip in "Great Expectations." He is the mysterious benefactor who funds Pip's transformation from a blacksmith apprentice to a gentleman, although Pip initially believes it is Miss Havisham. Magwitch's generosity towards Pip is motivated by his gratitude for Pip's kindness towards him when he was a fugitive.
Pip told Magwitch that his daughter Estella was alive and well, and that he loved her. He tried to comfort Magwitch during his final moments.
Pip calls Magwitch "Uncle Provis" as an alias to protect his identity and aid in his escape from the law. By using this false name, Pip helps Magwitch avoid detection while showing respect and loyalty to him during their time together. It also serves as a way for Pip to distance himself from Magwitch's criminal past.
Magwitch had kept the secret of being Pip's anonymous benefactor hidden from him, but Wemmick had known about it the entire time. Wemmick kept the secret to protect Magwitch and Pip from any potential harm that could come from the revelation.