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Charles Dickens

Great Expectations: characters

Principal characters

Pip

An orphan brought up by his sister and her husband, Joe. He longs to become a gentleman and win Estella's love.

Relationships

  • Mrs Joe Gargeryolder sister and guardian
  • Joe Gargerybrother-in-law and father figure
  • Estellawoman he loves
  • Herbert Pocketclose friend and housemate
  • Biddychildhood friend and teacher
  • John Wemmickfriend and trusted adviser
  • Abel Magwitchsecret supporter whom he comes to love
  • Dolge Orlickenemy who threatens his life
  • Miss Havishamwealthy woman he hopes will help him
  • Mr Jaggerslawyer who manages his money

    Satis House

    • Estella
    • Miss Havisham
    • Sarah Pocket
    • Arthur Havisham

    Pip's family and close friends

    • Joe Gargery
    • Mrs Joe Gargery
    • Biddy
    • Herbert Pocket
    • Clara Barley

    Law and crime

    • Abel Magwitch
    • Mr Jaggers
    • John Wemmick
    • Compeyson
    • Dolge Orlick
    • Molly

    London society

    • Matthew Pocket
    • Mrs Pocket
    • Bentley Drummle
    • Startop

    Other characters

    • Uncle Pumblechook
    • Mr Wopsle
    • Mr Trabb
    • Trabb's boy
    • The Aged Parent
    • Miss Skiffins
    • Mr Barley

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