Pip runs in terror back to the forge that he lives in with Mrs. ... As time goes by, Pip confides in Biddy his ambition to better himself, and his growing dislike of the simple lifestyle at the forge. ... Towards the end of Pip's four-year apprenticeship Jaggers, an enigmatic lawyer from London whom Pip has encountered at Satis House, visits the forge to reveal that Pip has acquired an anonymous benefactor whose name he must never attempt to discover. ... His apprenticeship at the forge is cancelled, he buys new clothes and takes leave of Havisham before travelling to London and presentin...

• Word Count: 1540
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Pip grew up the beginning of his life in two places: the forge and Satis House. The forge would normally have the appearance of being a dreary place, with fires blazing and the shadow of it lingering everywhere. ...

• Word Count: 1660
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Pip grew up the beginning of his life in two places: the forge and Satis House. The forge would normally have the appearance of being a dreary place, with fires blazing and the shadow of it lingering everywhere. ...

• Word Count: 1658
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

When you think of Charles Dickens you immediately think of A Christmas Carol. However he was more than that, and actually lived a bad childhood. He overcame his past and ended up writing many great books. One of Charles Dickens" best friends after watching him work said, "It was interesting to watch...

• Word Count: 2825
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School