Great Expectations

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Joe Gargery

Joe Gargery is Pip’s brother-in-law who emblematises the proletarian life that Pip aspires to escape, yet inevitably learns to value. Exemplifying the honourable values of the working- class, Joe’s morally righteous filial relationship with Pip is one of comfort and satisfaction and further commends Joe’s working-class fulfilment from his physical labour.

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