1. Great Expectations Chapters 53-54 By: Abby Torrance, Paige Fasnacht, and Lauren Lennox

2. Summary: Chapter 53 After receiving a mysterious note, Pip makes his way to the Sluice house and lets himself in because he hears no answer. A few minutes later he is attacked by a man who he later discovers to be Dolge Orlick. Orlick reveals that he killed Mrs. Joe and threatens to take Pip’s life as well. Pip’s saviors (Herbert, Trabb’s son, and Startop) scare Orlick away and question Pip as to what happened. They decide to return to London and tend to Pip’s hurt arm.

3. Literary Terms (53) Theme: Trust your instincts Irony: Pip went to the marshes thinking that Uncle Provis needed help, but Pip was the one that ended up being saved. Simile: “ His mouth snarling like a tiger’s.” –pg 397

4. Discussion Questions (ch. 53) 1.If your life was on the line, what would be going through your mind? 2.Do you think that Orlick will reattempt to gain revenge on Pip?(elaborate)

5. Summary: Chapter 54 Pip, Herbert, and Startop made there way to Clara’s house on the Thames river to retrieve Magwitch and help him escape. Pip and Magwitch plan to get on a German Steamer to get to “the other side of the world.” While on their way, another rowboat shows up with Compeyson in it. Magwitch and Compeyson jump into the water and attack each other but only Magwitch resurfaces. He is chained up and led away to prison. Pip promises to stay by him and help free him.

6. Literary Terms (54) Irony: In the beginning of the book Magwitch threatened to kill Pip, and now Pip is trying to save him. Imagery: “It was like my own marsh country… stranded and still.” –pg. 408 Alliteration: “and slimy stakes stuck out of the mud.” –pg. 408

7. Discussion Questions (ch. 54) 1.) Do you think that Magwitch drowned Compeyson on purpose?elaborate. 2.) If found guilty, do you think Magwitch will attempt to escape again?elaborate. 3.) Do you believe that Pip will keep his promise and help Magwitch?why? 4.)Guilt vs. Innocence, in your opinion is Magwitch guilty or innocent?Why?

8. Changes in Pip Pip realizes how badly he has treated Biddy and Joe Pip is beginning to get over Estella Pip shows the strong bond he has with Magwitch