and in his convictions. Joe also rejects the importance of property, pretty
             speech, and manners. Joe is also a very honorable and dignified man, which
             is sensed immediately by Miss Havisham. His understanding of peopleand his
             sensitivity allows him to sense intuitively whether he is wanted by Pip or is
             merely making him uncomfortable. The fire of Joe's forge is the light of the
             innate goodness of man, and a light of hope amidst the false lights of the
             world that Dickens presents in Great Expectations. Phillip Pirip (Pip): An
             understanding of Pip is essential to an understanding of Great Expectations.
             He is both the central character and narrarator of Great Expectations. The
             entire story is told through the eyes of an adult Pip, even though Pip is a small
             child during parts of it. In his early years, Pip was strongly influenced by his
             guardians, Joe Gargery and his wife, Mrs. Joe. Joe instills a sense of honesty,
             industry, and friendliness in Pip, while Mrs. Joe does
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