What does the author mean by this line from the passage? *

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...I supposed Joe Gargery and I were both brought up by hand.

Asked by lester d #718393 on 11/14/2017 7:56 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 11/15/2017 5:07 AM

Answered by Aslan on 11/15/2017 5:07 AM

Pip is referring to his sisters heavy hand, dominant and physical, being used to keep both Pip and Joe in line.