Why is Pip the hero in Great Expectations?

Answer 1

Pip is a hero in great expectations because at times he puts others before himself. I would call him a romantic hero because he set out to get something for himself but he ended up helping others. In the first chapter I would say pip is somewhat of a hero as heroes are described as people who are admired for their brave or noble deeds, and pip is certainly brave being in a graveyard all by himself and certainly noble when he risks personall harm by mrs Joe when he gets the food for his convict. Later in the novel, pip unfourtunatetley becomes a rather horrible person, but he then manages to redeem himself by trying to get magwitch out of the country much further on in the book.

Answer 2

Pip is considered the hero in "Great Expectations" because he undergoes a transformation from a naive and self-centered young man to a more self-aware and empathetic individual. Throughout the novel, Pip learns important lessons about social class, wealth, and personal growth, making him a dynamic and memorable character who overcomes challenges and ultimately seeks redemption.

Answer 3

As an infant, he could only pronounce his name as "Pip" and so came to be called that rather than Philip.