As a result of Wemmick’s presence around Pip’s life he matures and becomes a frugal gentleman. Wemmick’s dedication of retaining portable property is another significant element of his role which shapes Pip's progression and change. Wemmick states that property "may not be worth much, but, after all, they're property and portable… my guiding-star always is, 'Get hold of portable property'" (Dickens 201). While the statement made by Wemmick in their conversation with Pip contrasts Wemmicks frugality because Pip finds himself in the “cycle of debt”. Pip is a different character to that of Wemmick he has different habits, one of those habits is “expensive habits” which lead him to the cycle of debts. "contract… expensive habits, and begin to
