Chapter 15 & 16 of Great Expectations: Pip's Visit to Miss Havisham and the Assault on Mrs. Joe

TLDRIn Chapter 15, Pip tutors with Joe's permission to impress Miss Havisham and Estella. He asks Joe for a half-day holiday to visit Miss Havisham, which leads to a confrontation with Orlick. In Chapter 16, Pip's sister, Mrs. Joe, is brutally attacked in their home. Pip suspects his convict past is connected to the crime.

Key insights

💡Pip secretly tutors with Joe's permission to impress Miss Havisham and Estella.

🔑Pip confronts Orlick over a half-day holiday to visit Miss Havisham.

🔍Pip's sister, Mrs. Joe, is brutally attacked and left with speech and memory impairments.

🔒Pip discovers his convict past may be connected to the assault on Mrs. Joe.

🏰Miss Havisham revels in holding power over Pip through Estella's absence.

Q&A

Why does Pip tutor Joe secretly?

Pip tutors Joe secretly to gain more knowledge and impress Miss Havisham and Estella.

Why does Pip want a half-day holiday?

Pip wants a half-day holiday to visit Miss Havisham and show his gratitude.

Who is Orlick and why do Pip and he have a confrontation?

Orlick is Joe's assistant and has a grudge against Pip. They confront each other over the half-day holiday.

What happens to Mrs. Joe?

Mrs. Joe is brutally attacked in their home and suffers from impaired speech and memory.

Why does Pip suspect his convict past?

Pip finds his convict's leg iron near the crime scene, leading him to suspect a connection.

Timestamped Summary

00:09Pip tutors secretly with Joe's permission to impress Miss Havisham and Estella.

00:23Pip confronts Orlick, Joe's assistant, over a half-day holiday to visit Miss Havisham.

01:49Pip's sister, Mrs. Joe, is brutally attacked in their home.

02:06Pip finds his convict's leg iron near the crime scene, suggesting a connection.

02:58Pip invites Biddy to stay and help communicate with Mrs. Joe.