1) Another masterful writing job by Dickens here, as he has Pip drifting in and out
of consciousness. What exactly does Dickens do to make this so
realistic?
A very humorous description here of Joe writing a letter...and note
the positive descriptions of their walks and rides.
2) Joe feels guilty
about not being able to stop Mrs. Joe and the tickler, and he feels even more
guilty because his attempts to stop her caused Pip to get even worse beatings.
Is this guilt justified?
3) Joe and Pip re-establish their connection. But as Pip gains strength, Joe reverts to the way that he treated Pip when he was a gentleman until finally he leaves only with a note. What might account for this behavior on Joe's part?
4) By the end of the chapter, Pip plans to ask Biddy to marry him. If you
were Biddy, what would you say?