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Provis was the name that the convict Abel Magwitch used when he returned to London. He used it to conceal his identity.
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Provis is a character in the novel "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens. He is an escaped convict who helps Pip early in the story, and later reveals himself to be Pip's benefactor. Provis is later revealed to be Abel Magwitch, Pip's convict benefactor.
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What is the birth name of George Provis?
George Provis's birth name is George Ernest Provis.
When did George Provis die?
George Provis died in 1989, in USA.
When was George Provis born?
George Provis was born in 1908, in Berkshire, England, UK.
What name had Magwitch been using since he came to England?
Abel Magwitch had been using the alias "Provis" since coming to England to hide his true identity.
What fear leads him to plan Provis's escape from the country in great expectations?
In "Great Expectations", Pip renames Abel Magwich, Uncle Provis. Upon learning, Uncle Provis' treacherous accomplice, Compeyson is looking nearby for him, he and Herbert vow to find a way to get him to safety before the police can find him.
What has the author W A Provis written?
W. A. Provis has written: 'An historical and descriptive account of the suspension bridge constructed over the Menai Strait, in North Wales'
What did magwhich call himself when arriving in London?
Provis
How did Provis make his fortune in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens?
Abel Magwitch, who goes by the alias Provis, made his fortune through criminal activities such as counterfeiting and theft. Despite his illegal means of acquiring wealth, he hoped to use it to create a better life for himself and help Pip achieve his goals.
What did Provis wear at the beginning of Great Expectations?
Provis wear the dirty clothes and his his hairs were grey.he was an escaped prisoner.whom pip helped him in the Churh yard by giving food and by stealing things.
By what name had Pip resolved to call Magwitch?
Pip resolved to call Magwitch “Provis” as a way to maintain his anonymity and protect his identity while helping him evade capture by the authorities.
When Magwitch got to Chink's Basin aside from his other name of Provis what was the third name he took?
In addition to Magwitch and Provis, the third name that Magwitch took when he arrived at Chink's Basin was Campbell.
In Great Expectations who is responisble for pip's fortune?
his convict Provis (aka Magwitch) is his benefactor
