Who is narrating & how much do you learn about him?

1- Who is narrating & how much do you learn about him?

2- How does Charles Dickens convey Pip's feelings of fear in the opening scene of the novel?

3- By what means does Charles Dickens establish that there is a special understanding between Joe & Pip?

4- Why does Charles Dickens compare the convict's way of eating to that of a dog?

5- "Pip's fear of discovery builds up a strong feeling of suspense." - Illustrate.

6- What's the significance of "a file of soldiers"?

7- Why doesn't Pip tell Joe the truth about the stolen file?

8- What kind of education has Pip received & what are the older Pip's views on this education?

9- Why does Joe's explanation of his past cause Pip to admire him even more?

10- Estella is consistently cruel to Pip. How does she hurt him? Why doesn't he fight back?