Summary Chapter 9
Subscribe for ad free access & additional features for teachers. Authors: 267, Books: 3,607, Poems & Short Stories: 4,435, Forum Members: 71,154, Forum Posts: 1,238,602, Quizzes: 344 CHAPTER 9 Mrs. Joe is very curious about Miss Havisham and asks Pip a lot of questions. She starts hitting Pip when he doesn't answer them satisfactorily. Pip often feels misunderstood and doesn't believe his observations of Miss Havisham would be acceptable. He also feels a desire to protect Miss Havisham and Estella from the vulgar curiosity of their inferiors. Therefore, he says little and suffers getting smacked around for it. Uncle Pumblechook also questions Pip, who becomes even more reticent. Pumblechook tries to establish a rapport by asking more math problems. Pip obstinately gives the wrong answe
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