Pip assumes she's the only person he knows who has the kind of money to support and educate him. He doesn't know that Magwitch is, first, wealthy and, second, deeply grateful to him for his help the night he escaped.
The townspeople believed that Miss Havisham was Pip's secret benefactor.
Pip initially believed his benefactor to be the wealthy and eccentric Miss Havisham, due to her connection to his childhood crush Estella. He later discovered that his true benefactor was Abel Magwitch, the convict he helped as a child.
The townspeople believed that Miss Havisham was Pip's mysterious benefactor because of her connection to Pip through Estella, who was raised by Miss Havisham.
Pip believe's through most of the novel "Great Expectations" that his benefactor is the eccentric Miss Havisham, though Pip discovers toward the end his true benefactor to be the convict Magwitch.
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 felt that all of Miss Havisham's relatives hated him because they saw him as an upstart commoner who was trying to marry into their family for personal gain. They viewed him as an unworthy suitor for Estella and resented his presence at Satis House. Additionally, they were protective of Miss Havisham and suspected Pip of having ulterior motives.
Herbert reveals to Pip that Miss Havisham is his benefactor and that she has provided financial support for his education and career. This secret creates a stronger bond between Pip and Herbert.
Pip is sent to the home of Miss Havisham to entertain her and play with her adopted daughter, Estella. Miss Havisham wants Pip to be a companion for Estella as part of her plan for revenge against men.
When Pip comes of age, he receives a substantial fortune from an anonymous benefactor, which allows him to become a gentleman. Additionally, he inherits a significant sum of money from his late friend Miss Havisham.
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens depicts Miss Havisham and Compeyson as the characters who manipulate Pip's life events for their own benefit, leading Pip to believe that Miss Havisham is his secret benefactor when, in fact, it is Magwitch who is the source of Pip's fortune. Ultimately, Magwitch's sacrifices and generosity are overshadowed by the machinations of Miss Havisham and Compeyson.
Pip is hired by Miss Havisham to be a companion to her and her adopted daughter, Estella. He visits Miss Havisham regularly, helps with various tasks around her estate, and becomes deeply involved in the drama surrounding her family.
Miss Havisham remains silent when Pip thanks her for his fortune in order to maintain the illusion she has created for him to believe he is being supported by her. She enjoys manipulating Pip's understanding of his benefactor as part of her revenge scheme against men for her own personal heartbreak. Additionally, Miss Havisham likely feels a sense of power and control over Pip by allowing him to remain in the dark about the true source of his wealth.