Great Expectations

What is a second father? What does Magwitch mean by this?

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There are many definitions for a "second" father..... there are step-fathers, mentors, coaches, family friends.......

Magwitch was a second father in the sense that he became Pip's provider. He gave Pip the finanacial means to better himself and rise above the social class he was born into.

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Great Expectations