Revised and Redone

Revised and Redone

~Blog Post #3~

Topic C

May 1, 2015

By Debra Dunham

When Pip is first introduced, he is portrayed as being extremely close to Joe and being very fond of him. However, Miss Havisham corrupts him as he learns how the upper class lives. With the distinct attitudes and behaviors that separate common and wealthy, Pip becomes embarrassed of Joe and attempts to make him more proper. After Pip leaves and has been in London for some time, Joe lets him know that he will be visiting, a thought that Pip looks forward to "with considerable disturbance," (229). It is evident that Pip's views of Joe have completely changed. No longer does Pip hold Joe to the greatest respects, now he is embarrassed of Joe. 

There appears to be a new Joe in Pip's new life in London. Herbert becomes a father figure in Pip's life by taking him in and caring for him. Herbert cares about Pip in a similar way as Joe, but has a lifestyle more appealing to Pip. Instead of holding the uneducated blacksmith to great esteem, Pip has a “respect” for Herbert (230). Though it is not certain how far the similarities in the relationship will develop, it looks as if Joe has been replaced or erased for Pip’s life. There is still an impression and shadow of Joe in his life, but the boldest and strongest of it has been removed in hopes of correcting it.