1. Character Analysis Minor
Great Expectations
Character Analysis
Minor

2. Mr. Wopsle A friend of the Gargery’s
Leaves his position in the church of Pip’s village to head for London and pursue his dreams of becoming a great actor
His acting abilities however, are questionable.

3. Orlick An employee of Joe Gargery One of Pip’s enemies
Strong and swarthy and has a mean temper

4. Uncle Pumblechook Joe’s uncle A seed merchant
Pompous, arrogant, treats Pip badly

5. The Aged Parent
Wemmick’s father

6. Miss Skiffins Wemmick’s beloved
Her relationship with Wemmick is one of the few positive, loving relationships Pip witnesses

7. Mr. Matthew Pocket Herbert’s father
Refuses to compete for the favor of Miss Havisham
Makes a living by tutoring gentlemen like Pip
Feels helpless in his chaotic household
Capable teacher for Pip

8. Mrs. Pocket The wife of Mr. Pocket, Herbert’s mother
Obsessed with social status
Always talking about how her grandfather narrowly missed being a baronet
Believes her social standing was lowered when she married Mr. Pocket

9. Bentley Drummle Student at the Pocket residence
Brutish fellow whom Pip dislikes
He also likes Estella

10. Startop Another student of Matthew Pocket Kind, gentle, good natured
Befriends Pip and Herbert

11. Clara
Herbert Pocket’s beloved
Lives with her father by the river

12. Compeyson The fiancé who ditches Miss Havisham on her wedding day
Big surprise on what else he has done

13. Molly Jagger’s housekeeper
Wemmick warns Pip that she once had a violent streak in her
Pip later makes surprising discoveries about her past

14. Camilla and Raymond These two are a couple who flatter Miss Havisham
They hope to make their fortune after her death
They resent Pip

15. Miss Sarah Pocket A relative of Herbert
Seeks to please Miss Havisham so she can get a piece of her estate ($$$)
Has a very negative attitude toward/about Pip