He finds out his daughter's name, he discovers the child was entrusted to his lawyer (who was also Miss Havisham's solicitor) and he knows that Estella was adopted.
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.
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.
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.
Magwitch brings news to Pip that he is the source of Pip's "great expectations" as a wealthy benefactor. He reveals that he has been working behind the scenes to provide Pip with money and opportunities in hopes of fulfilling his own desire for revenge and redemption.
his convict Provis (aka Magwitch) is his benefactor
go to the marshes for information about his Uncle Provis
In Chapter 50 of Great Expectations, Pip shows courage by confronting his benefactor, Magwitch, who is in grave danger of being captured by the authorities. Despite the risks to his own safety, Pip remains by Magwitch's side and tries to protect him from harm, displaying loyalty and bravery in the face of adversity.
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.
The prisoner Provis/Magwitch had been transported (shipped to Australia as punishment for a crime) for a stated number of years. He returned in spite of it and was liable for re-arrest if anyone recognized him and turned him in. He returned for two reasons: first, he wanted to see "his gentleman" Pip; it's revealed that Provis/Magwitch was Pip's benefactor instead of Miss Havisham, as Pip assumed. His second reason was to be avenged on the man (Compeyson) who turned him in originally. Herbert knows that Provis will be arrested and hanged if he's not smuggled out of the country. He is, in fact, caught as Pip is desperately trying to get him to the Continent. Provis is returned to prison but dies before any further punishment can be carried out.
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.
Mr wemmick
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.