Pip Eulogy Essay

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Philip Pirrip, better known to us as Pip. Pip was a special boy that I had the pleasure of knowing. I would like to tell you all about the story that got me to know Pip. It is not a story I am very proud of but it created a relationship that I cherished greatly. I met Pip in a not so normal place, a grave yard. He was visiting his mom and dad when I so rudely made the choice I did. I went up to Pip, turned him upside down, and emptied his pockets. I then told Pip to bring me a file and wittles or I would have his heart and liver. I know, I know, this is terrible. Pip did exactly that, he went home and stole from his own pantry. We all know that Pip did not have the best home life with Mrs. Joe, but he did not let the thought of consequences stop him. …show more content…
When he gave me the food he genuinely expressed his concern for my health. Pip even told me he was glad I enjoyed it, definitely something I would not tell someone that threatened to take my life. I was very rude to Pip that day but his caring, genuine, personality was something that made a great impact on me. I later moved to Australia and made a huge fortune in ranching. I wanted to give back to Pip and give him the chance to live a life of high social class. I became Pip’s benefactor so he could move to London and become a gentlemen. When I was running from Compeyson in London, Pip was right there with me. He never left my side, even when it would of been in his best interest to. This is the reason I wanted to make Pip into a gentlemen, to pay him back for being the loyal person he was. I wanted to help him become the man I was not. He was like a son to me and that is exactly how I treated him. Pip was a caring, loving and moral person. He loved my daughter, Estella, like no other. Estella did not treat him well but Pip never once disrespected

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