Chapter 51 & 52: Pip's Revelations and Departure | Great Expectations

TLDRPip visits Mr. Jaggers to deliver Miss Havisham's instructions for helping Herbert. He then reveals that he knows Estella's parents and asks about her adoption. Jaggers explains how he arranged it and questions the purpose of revealing her parentage. Pip gives Herbert the money and receives a note from Wemmick suggesting he leave with Magwitch. Pip's injury prevents him from rowing, so he asks Startop. He receives another mysterious note and decides to go to the marshes alone.

Key insights

🔍Pip uncovers the truth about Estella's adoption and questions the purpose of revealing her parentage.

💰Pip delivers the money to help Herbert's business and secures his partnership.

📝Pip receives a note from Wemmick suggesting he leave with Magwitch, but his injury prevents him from rowing.

🔎Pip receives another mysterious note and decides to go to the marshes alone to learn more about Magwitch.

💼Pip learns that Pumblechook has been falsely claiming credit for his success.

Q&A

Why does Pip reveal Estella's parentage to Jaggers?

Pip reveals Estella's parentage to Jaggers because he wants to understand her background and the reasons behind her adoption by Miss Havisham.

What does Pip do with the money he delivers to Herbert's boss?

Pip gives the money to Herbert's boss to secure Herbert as a partner in their business.

Why does Pip receive a note from Wemmick suggesting he leave with Magwitch?

Wemmick suggests that Pip leave with Magwitch to ensure his safety and escape potential danger.

Why does Pip go to the marshes alone?

Pip goes to the marshes alone to learn more about Magwitch and the information he has to share.

What does Pip learn about Pumblechook at the inn?

Pip learns that Pumblechook has been falsely claiming credit for his success, perpetuating a lie about Pip's wealth.

Timestamped Summary

00:01[Music]

00:09Pip visits Mr. Jaggers to deliver Miss Havisham's instructions for helping Herbert.

00:30Pip reveals Estella's parentage to Jaggers and questions the purpose of revealing her background.

00:56Pip delivers the money to help Herbert's business and secures his partnership.

01:23Pip receives a note from Wemmick suggesting he leave with Magwitch, but his injury prevents him from rowing.

01:40Pip receives another mysterious note and decides to go to the marshes alone to learn more about Magwitch.

01:51Pip learns that Pumblechook has been falsely claiming credit for his success.