Great Expectations

             Setting: early in the 1800s; Churchyard in tiny village east of London
              Joe Gargey and her husband in the Marshes.
              His parents died Pip- Phillip Pirrap- main character- 7 years old- Lives w/ sister Mrs. when he was younger
              One time while visiting his parents grave he meets a strange man- He asks Pip to get him a file and some writtles (food).
             Setting: At home; We meet Joe Gargery, the blacksmith, and Mrs. Joe, Pip's sister
              Joe Gargery and Pip were both brought up by hand
              At dinner Pip placed his bread for the convict down the leg of his trousers
              The family receives news that Hulks(convicts) are on the loose
              Later that night, Pip gets some bread, cheese, pork pie, mincemeat,
              brandy, and the file (from the forge, this is where Joe works)
             Setting: In the churchyard again; Pip delivers the stolen goods
              Pip approached a man who was dressed in coarse grey, and had a great iron on his leg, but this was a different man
              Pip saw the right convict hugging himself and limping. He had the chills and the fever
              The convict asked Pip if he brought anyone and he said no, and the man believed him
              The convict asked Pip where the man w/ the bruised face went. Pip pointed and handed him the file
             Setting: At home; Christmas dinner we meet Mr. Pumblechook, Mr. Wopsle, and the Hubbles
              Pip was fearful on his return that there would be a police officer waiting for him at home, but no one suspected the robbery
              Pip made the excuse that he was listening to Christmas Carols
              The guests: Mr. Wopsle- Church's assistant to a parish priest- Mr. Hubble- one who makes wheels- Uncle Pumblechook- a grain merchant. He also had a chaise-cart
              A file of soldiers w/ handcuffs. The wanted Joe to fix the handcuffs
              They all go to the marshes in search for the convicts
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