Great Expectations

8. What does penitent mean in this story?

8. What does penitent mean in this story?

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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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