Character	Description
Pip	Pip is raised by his sister and her blacksmith husband, becomes a gentleman through the support of a mysterious benefactor, and is tortured by the desire to marry Estella. Read More
Estella	Estella is Miss Havisham's adopted daughter who has been groomed to break men's hearts but tries to spare Pip. Read More
Miss Havisham	Miss Havisham is a wealthy woman who remains secluded in her decaying house, brooding about her broken heart and seeking vengeance on men. Read More
Magwitch	Abel Magwitch is a convict who becomes the benefactor of Pip. Read More
Joe Gargery	Joe Gargery is a blacksmith who is a close friend of Pip. Read More
Aged P.	The Aged P. is the elderly, deaf father of Mr. Wemmick.
Bentley Drummle	Bentley Drummle is a snobbish, brutish gentleman who comes from a rich family and marries Estella.
Biddy	Biddy is an orphan who becomes Pip's friend and marries Joe.
Compeyson	Compeyson is Magwitch's archenemy who tracks Magwitch in England.
Dolge Orlick	Dolge Orlick is Joe's assistant who envies Pip's preferential treatment.
Herbert Pocket	Herbert Pocket is a young gentleman who becomes good friends with Pip.
Matthew Pocket	Matthew Pocket, father of Herbert Pocket, tutors Pip.
Miss Skiffins	Miss Skiffins is the fiancée and eventual wife of Mr. Wemmick.
Molly	Molly is Mr. Jaggers's house servant and the wife of Magwitch.
Mr. Jaggers	Mr. Jaggers is Pip's guardian and the lawyer of Miss Havisham.
Mrs. Camilla	Mrs. Camilla is a relative of Miss Havisham, who feigns affection for the recluse to inherit her money.
Mrs. Joe	Mrs. Joe is Pip's older sister and Joe's wife who often beats young Pip.
Mrs. Pocket	Mother of Herbert Pocket, Mrs. Pocket dreams of living in upper-class society.
Mr. Wopsle	Mr. Wopsle is a church clerk and a friend of Mrs. Joe's who goes to London and becomes an actor.
Sarah Pocket	A relative of Miss Havisham, Sarah Pocket pretends to love the recluse to inherit her money.
Startop	Startop is a fellow student of Pip's who helps Pip try to get Magwitch out of the country.
Trabb's boy	An assistant to the tailor Mr. Trabb, Trabb's boy makes fun of Pip about his new social status.
Uncle Pumblechook	Uncle Pumblechook is Pip's uncle who tries to take credit for Pip becoming a gentleman.
Wemmick	Wemmick is Jaggers's clerk who befriends Pip.

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