How Does Magwitch Change Throughout The Novel

Pip expresses that he "...loved Joe perhaps for no better reason than because the dear fellow let me love him" implying that Pip may have a problem expressing the way he feels about those in his life (Dickens 41). This lack of expression remains present in Pip’s character throughout the novel, especially with frustration for the way he feels about Estella. Pip earning his expectations put a strain on the already limited relationship that he had with Joe, once Pip began to realize that Joe’s occupation was meager and unfit for someone with Pip’s means.

When Pip was a small boy, he felt close to Joe, as Joe was like a

Prosperous or impoverish, given Joe's humane mind and good nature, he is willing- under any circumstances- to help those in need.  Another example of a humane deed committed by Joe is as follows on page 74, chapter 9 when Joe lectures Pip about deceit after he confides in Joe about the lies he told to his family about Miss Havisham's: "`There's one thing you may be sure of, Pip,' said Joe, after some rumination, `namely, that lies is lies. Howsever they come, they didn't ought to come, and they come from the father of lies, and work round to the same. Don't you tell no more of 'em, Pip. That ain't the way to get out of being common, old chap.'" This illustrates that Joe is not only Pip's friend, but more like a father figure in Pip's life; Pip feels comfortable confiding in him, and is open to listen to Joe about what is right and what is wrong. Without Joe, Pip would be lost; he would not have anyone to guide him, tell him what is right and wrong, constantly remind him what is important in life, or to occasionally knock some sense into him. He stands out as a loving figure in Pip's life. Joe and Pip share a relationship based on love and trust, easily likened to the relationship between father and son, or brothers. Without Joe, Pip would not be the same character or share any of the characteristics that he does now; he would be a despondent, ignorant, perplexed orphan.

By seeing Joe’s character and how he was in the novel with Pip, not only helps the reader understand how Pip grew up, but it also helps us understand why Pip needed Joe and his unconditional love. Without Joe, Pip would never have grown up to be the person he grew up to be. Because of the love, and kindness that Joe showed to Pip helped Pip become a better person and encourages Pip to help others and be compassionate towards the people

- Joe Gargery is one of the loyal characters in the book. Pip, although he has made many mistakes, he was fortunate enough to have an abundance of devoted friends to stick with him. Joe has proved himself to be one of those friends in countless ways. As an example, he convinced Mrs. Joe to take Pip in, payed off his debts, visited him when he was sick, and even left in the middle of the night so Pip won’t feel ashamed of him. Pip felt ashamed after he stole the food for the convict. He knew Joe, out of everyone, had the right to know what he did. However, Pip stuck with the wrong thing to do and didn’t tell

Joe’s personality is the opposite of his wife’s, including the presence of a moral code which is in turn passed on to Pip. When Joe learned Pip had told everyone lies about what he saw at Miss Havisham’s home, instead of yelling at him he told him that he’d never get to be a gentleman by “going crooked” and simply advised him to never do so again. Pip was also influenced by listening to Joe talk about the good in people, including how he was married to Mrs. Joe because he saw the good in Pip as a baby, and this makes Pip “look up to Joe in his heart.” Even though Joe was Pip’s brother-in-law he was more like a father figure/friend who taught Pip almost all of his admirable

Although Pip undergoes a dramatic personality change, Joe does not significantly change throughout the novel. When Pip finally visits the forge again, he finds that Joe is still as kind as he was when Pip young. This final insight shows that Pip has finally learned that he can be happy with a modest social class, despite what society may try to convince him otherwise. Joe’s static characterization constantly reminds the reader of Pip’s humble beginnings. In this way, Joe inadvertently teaches Pip that happiness can be found where money is not. Pip’s struggle to compromise his past and his present is ultimately resolved when he reconciles with Joe at the end of the

Pip is an honest boy who can barely live with himself after what he has done, but never tells Joe his good friend, or Ms. Joe, Joe's wife.

Just as we sometimes turn away from God, Pip turns away from Joe. When Pip meets Estella and the "glittering alternative to life at the forge that she and Satis House represent, he can't ever again enjoy the idea of working with Joe at the forge."4 When he acquires his fortune, Pip totally pushes Joe out of his life. Because Great Expectations is written in first person (and Pip is a very honest storyteller), we can observe that "while Pip the narrator recognizes Joe's goodness..."5 and great love for him, "...Pip the character goes on

Pip does not tell Joe because he fears he will lose his companionship. In the future, Pip will struggle with telling the truth because of the fear that society will think less of him. Later that same day, the police are engaged in a search party to find the criminal. Joe and Pip accompany them; although, they do not believe that he must be apprehended. Once Magwitch is taken into custody, Joe and Pip both shed a tear. Pip's life at the forge is difficult due to Mrs. Joe's harsh nature, but he is also surrounded by the goodness and love of Joe. He has been taught that humans of all societal levels are important.

Pip beseeches Joe, “tell me of my ingratitude.” He realizes that in everything Joe had done to help him, Pip never thought to return the favor. He abandoned his caretaker in favor of selfishly trying to push back his guilt, and when Joe returns to Pip, ever faithful, Pip finds his old guilt has returned

He used to love Joe, and Joe has done a lot for him but because he is of a lower social class Pip is embarrassed to be seen with him. This shows a change in character because of the wealth. Because Pip has gained social status as well as wealth, he feels that he is now better than Joe. After all Joe has done for Pip, he acts the way he does showing how much of a change of character has taken place because of

In Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, the reader can see how Pip changes throughout the novel. One way Pip changes is that he visits Magwitch in prison as often as possible after Magwitch is sentenced to death: For several days and nights after he was sentenced I took no rest, except when I fell asleep in my chair. The daily visits I could make him were shortened now, and he was more strictly kept. Nobody was hard with him or with me.

Pip finds consolation from Joe after Pip angers Mrs.Joe. On page 36, “But I wish it was only me that had to take it Pip. I wish there was no Tickler for you, old chap. I wish I could take it all on myself.” It explains how Joe cares about Pip and feels sorrow when Pip gets hurt by Mrs.Joe. Joe advices Pip in some of the chapters, on page 49, Joe tells Pip “There’s one thing you may be sure of, Pip, namely that lies is lies. Don’t you tell no more of them. That ain’t the way to get over being common, Old chap. As Pip; if you can’t get there by going straight, you’ll never get there by going crooked. So don’t lie any more, Pip, and you’ll live well and die

be seen when Joe covers for Pip when he is late home or when he says