Chapter 25 and 26 Summary of Great Expectations

TLDRIn chapters 25 and 26 of Great Expectations, Pip describes the contrasting characters of Drummle, Startop, and Herbert. Pip meets Mr. and Mrs. Camilla and Georgiana, Mrs. Havisham's relatives who admire Pip's newfound prosperity. Pip visits Wemmick's unique home and meets his father, Agent P. Pip also dines at Mr. Jaggers's house, where the guests reveal their faults and Pip gets into an argument with Drummle.

Key insights

🔑Pip observes the contrasting characters of Drummle, Startop, and Herbert.

🔑Pip meets Mrs. Camilla and Georgiana, relatives of Mrs. Havisham, who admire him for his newfound prosperity.

🔑Pip visits Wemmick's unique and castle-like home and meets his father, Agent P.

🔑Pip dines at Mr. Jaggers's house and witnesses his unique way of making guests reveal their faults.

🔑Pip gets into an argument with Drummle and later apologizes to Mr. Jaggers.

Q&A

Who are Drummle, Startop, and Herbert?

Drummle, Startop, and Herbert are characters in Great Expectations. Drummle is portrayed as an unintelligent snob, while Startop is spoiled by his mother. Herbert becomes a friend and companion of Pip.

Who are Mrs. Camilla and Georgiana?

Mrs. Camilla and Georgiana are relatives of Mrs. Havisham in Great Expectations. They admire Pip because of his newfound prosperity.

What is Wemmick's unique home like?

Wemmick's home in Walworth is unique and resembles a castle. It has a drawbridge, a small fortress, and even a cannon that is fired at nine o'clock every night.

What is Mr. Jaggers's house like?

Mr. Jaggers's house is stately but dingy. During dinner, Mr. Jaggers distributes the food and drinks himself, and guests are encouraged to talk about themselves, revealing their faults.

What happens between Pip and Drummle?

Pip gets into an argument with Drummle during dinner at Mr. Jaggers's house. Later, Pip apologizes to Mr. Jaggers for any disagreeable remarks made during the argument.

Timestamped Summary

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00:09In chapters 25 and 26 of Great Expectations, Pip describes the contrasting characters of Drummle, Startop, and Herbert.

00:18Pip meets Mr. and Mrs. Camilla and Georgiana, Mrs. Havisham's relatives who admire Pip's newfound prosperity.

00:23Pip visits Wemmick's unique and castle-like home and meets his father, Agent P.

01:11Pip dines at Mr. Jaggers's house and witnesses his unique way of making guests reveal their faults.

02:55Pip gets into an argument with Drummle during dinner, but later apologizes to Mr. Jaggers.