One of the events that I believe contributes the most to Pip’s character would be after he goes to the Satis house. It was at Miss Havisham’s house where he met and fell in love with Estella whom he then wishes to impress. Pip says so himself in chapter XIV. This entire chapter talks about being ashamed of home. He talks about it not being very pleasant at his house because of his sister but Joe making up for it on her behalf. Pip recalls how highly he thought of his house and says that all changed once he met Estella and Miss Havisham. It is said in this chapter how he would have been content with being Joe’s apprentice but once seeing Estella and Miss Havisham’s house he aspires to be something greater for Estella. At this point his character is changed. You can tell this in the difference of his attitude towards Joe, at first he knows nothing better and respects him but later is ashamed of Joe
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From assuming it had been Miss Havisham he is surprised that it is Magwitch, a criminal. At this point Pip is chastened for his behavior towards Joe and Biddy, seeing as how he was rude to them, he humbles himself. It is now that Pip realizes his gratitude towards Joe and those who love him, changes his mind set and truly becomes “a gentleman”. These events changed Pip on his outlook of his life and being happy with what he has to wanting more and belittling his family and himself because of the ideas shown to
From assuming it had been Miss Havisham he is surprised that it is Magwitch, a criminal. At this point Pip is chastened for his behavior towards Joe and Biddy, seeing as how he was rude to them, he humbles himself. It is now that Pip realizes his gratitude towards Joe and those who love him, changes his mind set and truly becomes “a gentleman”. These events changed Pip on his outlook of his life and being happy with what he has to wanting more and belittling his family and himself because of the ideas shown to