Great Expectations
8. What does penitent mean in this story?
8. What does penitent mean in this story?
8. What does penitent mean in this story?
The word penitent can be found in Chapter Seven.
When my ablutions were completed, I was put into clean linen of the stiffest character, like a young penitent into sackcloth, and was trussed up in my tightest and fearfullest suit.
In this context, a penitent would be someone under censure by the church, who is seeking forgiveness.
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