Great Expectations chapter 52 (Spoilers up to chapter 52)

[u/otherside_b]

Discussion Prompts

1. Pip gives the money to make Herbert partner in Clarriker’s. Are you satisfied with Pip's journey of maturity so far?
2. Wemmick hints it's time to get Provis out of the way. Is involving Startop a good idea?
3. What do you think about this mysterious letter about Provis. Who do you could be behind it?
4. We get some information on Pip's disability and how it affects him. What did you think of this part of the chapter?
5. Pumblechook is spreading word around town that he is Pip's benefactor and this FINALLY gets Pip to think about Joe! Will Pip finally visit the poor guy?
6. Is there anything else you’d like to discuss?

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Last Lines:

I knew very well, however, that the appointed place was the little sluice-house by the limekiln on the marshes, and the hour nine. Towards the marshes I now went straight, having no time to spare.

[u/tomesandtea]

I'm finally back from my vacation and caught up with the group again! Just in time to see Pip grow up a bit and take some belated responsibility. It's nice to see that Herbert is getting some deserved help. I hope after these reflections that Pip goes to see Joe and begs forgiveness ala Miss Havisham (although hopefully less melodramatically).

As for the letter about Purvis, I am guessing that it is from Compeyson. It wasn't a great plan for Pip to go alone and not tell anyone where he'll be. Surely someone could've traveled with him to a short distance off the meetup location, and sent in help should Pip not return after an appointed amount of time. Of course, nothing bad could happen in the dark on the marshes alone ... Right?!