Pip And Joe Gargery's Relationship

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Joe Gargery, the one true gentleman in the entire book so far, he seems to be the sweetest doll you will ever meet. He gives Pip support when he’s getting humiliated by the people around him and doesn’t try to create any extra conflict tweet himself and his wife. As much as, Ms. Gargery is a cold hearted, terrible person, Joe doesn't show her any disrespect, he takes it all and doesn’t fight back, making readers believe helps a pushover who cannot fight back. But the reality is, that Joe is not a compatible person like his wife, his and wife and himself are two complete polar opposites. This contrast helps Pip cope with all the abuse from his sister and the humiliation from those around him.
Joe is Pip’s one true friend in this novel and leads

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