GREAT EXPECTATIONS

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Published 1860–1861

Scene: London, Neighboring Towns and the Country
Time: 1830 to 1860

CHARACTERS

Philip Pirrip An orphan boy
Known as "Pip"
Joe Gargery A blacksmith
"Mrs. Joe" His wife
Pip's sister
Uncle Pumblechook Joe's pompous uncle
Wopsle Clerk of the village church
Later, an actor
Orlick A workman of Joe's
Biddy A girl friend of Pip's and Mrs. Joe's nurse
Later, Joe's wife
Abel Magwitch A convict
Miss Havisham An eccentric woman once disappointed in love
Estella Her ward
In reality, Magwitch's daughter
Compeyson Miss Havisham's former suitor and deceiver
A convict
Mr. Jaggers Lawyer for Miss Havisham and for Magwitch
Wemmick His clerk
Mr. Pocket Pip's tutor
Mrs. Pocket His wife
Herbert Pocket His son. Pip's comrade in London


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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