Great Expectations

Great Expectations: Father figures, mentors and patrons Pip’s quest for identity is until the return of Magwich, based on false values. In this quest he is influenced by (for good or for ill) a number of figures whom he regards almost as surrogable parents. Write an essay, which closely considers the role of each the role of each of the following father figures, mentors and patrons, evaluating their influences on Pip in terms of …showed first 75 words of 3456 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3456 total…punishes the avenger and is punished in return. . Magwitch, however, is isolated by the system, he uses Pip as his agent of revenge. Magwitchs' motives are not only revenge, but also gratitude for the food Pip gave him in his hour of need. He develops a fatherly affection towards Pip, who in the end returns his affection. It is Magwitch who has the best reasons for disbelieving in human companionship, that supported it the most.