Chapter 47-48 of Great Expectations: Pip's Fear and Discoveries

TLDRPip discovers that Estella has married Rummel and fears being followed by Magwitch. He shares the news with Herbert and Wemmick, who advise caution. Later, Pip is invited to dinner by Mr. Jaggers and receives a note from Miss Havisham. Jaggers hints at Estella's marriage and the possibility of trouble. Pip notices similarities between Molly and Estella and learns of Jaggers' past defense of Molly. He realizes Jaggers must have arranged the adoption of Estella's daughter.

Key insights

🔍Pip fears being followed by Magwitch

😨Pip discovers Estella's marriage to Rummel

📝Pip shares the news with Herbert and Wemmick

🍽️Pip is invited to dinner by Mr. Jaggers

🔍Pip realizes the truth about Molly and Estella

Q&A

What are Pip's major concerns in these chapters?

—Pip is concerned about being followed by Magwitch and the news of Estella's marriage.

Who does Pip confide in about his fears?

—Pip confides in Herbert and Wemmick about his fears.

Who invites Pip to dinner?

—Mr. Jaggers invites Pip to dinner.

What does Pip notice about Molly?

—Pip notices similarities between Molly and Estella.

What does Pip realize about Jaggers?

—Pip realizes that Jaggers must have arranged the adoption of Estella's daughter.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Pip avoids reading the newspaper and discovers Estella's marriage.

00:27Pip shares the news with Herbert and Wemmick.

00:51Mr. Jaggers invites Pip to dinner.

01:23Pip notices similarities between Molly and Estella.

01:51Pip learns about Jaggers' past defense of Molly.

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