Uncle Pumblechook and Mrs. Joe inform Pip that Miss Havisham, a wealthy woman in town, has requested for Pip to go and play with her at her estate, Satis House. This news excites Pip and marks the beginning of his expectations of a better life.
Pip, Joe, Biddy, Pumblechook, Mr and Mrs. Hubble.
Pip, Joe, Biddy, Pumblechook, Mr and Mrs. Hubble.
Uncle Pumblechook flouts himself as the originator of all good things that come to Pip and, when Pip comes back home, weeps over him as a disappointment and a sad return for Pumblechooks life-long efforts.
When Joe received news that Pip was ill, Biddy was in favor of Joe going and helping Pip.
In "Great Expectations," Tobias is the younger brother of Joe Gargery, who is the husband of Pip's sister, Mrs. Joe. Tobias, also known as "Uncle Pumblechook," is a pompous and self-important character who often tries to elevate his social status by associating himself with Pip's rise in society.
Miss Havisham invites Pip over through Mr. Pumblechook. When Mrs. Joe figures out about this invitation "to play,"she forces Pip to go, in hopes of receiving money or something of that sort from Miss Havisham.
Pip, Joe, and Mrs. Joe had invited Mr. Wopsle, Mr. and Mrs. Hubble, and Mr. Pumblechook over for a dinner on Christmas Eve.
Mrs. Joe brought news of Pip's unexpected inheritance from an anonymous benefactor, causing excitement and speculation among the family. This news changed the course of Pip's life, leading him to great expectations and a new way of living.
Joe Gargery is a straightforward, kind-hearted blacksmith in "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens. Throughout the novel, Joe is depicted as being older than Pip, the protagonist, but his exact age is not specified.
When Pip came to Miss Havisham's house, the person in the room with her was Estella, who was being raised by Miss Havisham to break men's hearts. Estella played a significant role in Pip's life and their interactions were often a central focus of the story.
This is because Joe's wife is Pips sister.
Joe gives Pip more gravy because it is his way of helping and comforting Pip. This is due to the fact that Pip is subject to constant humiliation by Mrs. Joe, Pumblechook and Wopsle. Becuase Joe is milder in company, he shows his affection by providing Pip with gravy.