Chapter 35 and 36 Summary of Great Expectations

TLDRPip attends a strange funeral for Mrs. Joe and feels regret. He has dinner with Joe and Biddy, but Biddy doubts his sincerity. In Chapter 36, Pip turns 21 and receives a fortune from an unknown benefactor.

Key insights

😔Pip feels regret and a lack of tenderness for Mrs. Joe's funeral.

😕Pip is uncomfortable with the showy and out of place funeral arrangements by Mr. Trabb.

😟Biddy doubts Pip's sincerity in visiting Joe more often.

😳Pip receives a yearly fortune of 500 pounds from his mysterious benefactor.

😊Pip is grateful for the support and plans to take control of his finances.

Q&A

Why does Pip feel regret during the funeral?

Pip admits to feeling a hint of regret for his sister's death.

Why does Pip find the funeral arrangements strange?

Mr. Trabb has created an ostentatious and out of place funeral, which Pip finds uncomfortable.

What does Biddy doubt about Pip's intentions?

Biddy doubts if Pip will fulfill his plan to visit Joe more often.

Who is Pip's mysterious benefactor?

The benefactor's identity is unknown, but Pip assumes it might be Miss Havisham.

What is Pip's plan regarding his fortune?

Pip plans to take control of his finances and manage the annual 500 pound payment.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Chapter 35 focuses on Pip's discomfort during Mrs. Joe's strange funeral.

00:18Pip finds Mr. Trabb's funeral arrangements ostentatious and out of place.

00:44Pip has dinner with Joe and Biddy, but Biddy doubts his sincerity in visiting Joe more often.

01:31Chapter 36 marks Pip's 21st birthday and the revelation of his yearly fortune of 500 pounds.

01:53Pip assumes Miss Havisham is his mysterious benefactor.

02:01Pip plans to manage his finances and take control of his future.

02:12Pip invites Jaggers to dinner and discusses the possibility of helping a friend financially.

02:44Pip and Herbert have dinner with Jagger's.