"He gave me a most tremendous dip and roll, so that the church jumped over its own weathercock." (page 3) I picked this quote because it helped me get into reading the book. I love it when people describe something in a creative way.
Chapter 2
"Tickler was a wax-ended piece of cane, worn smooth by collision with my tickled frame." (page 7) This quote tells me two important things. First, that Pip's sister believes in harsh punishments, and second that Pip still hasn't learned how to be a good boy (at least to his sister's standards).
Chapter 3
"'Curse this iron on my sore leg! Give us hold of the file, boy.'" (page 18) This is an interesting quote. I feel that it shows how the convict was affected. Just like in Chapter 1 (page 2), the convict says "us" instead of "me". This might mean that the convict might be a little crazy. This trait gives the convict a unique personality.
Chapter 4
“’let us have a cut at this same pie.’” (page 26) This quote is the breaking point of Pips apprehension throughout this chapter. He was worrying about his deeds in the beginning, and had a lucky break a few minutes before, but with the mention of the pie that he had stolen, Pip knew that he would be punished for his deeds.
Chapter 5
“’I took some wittles… and a dram of liquor, and a pie.’” (page 35) This is another quote from the convict. It might be Charles Dickens saying that people that go to jail are not always bad, or it might be a lesson that Pip will remember in the future. I chose this quote because it shows mercy, and not, “when I fall I’m taking whatever I can with me”.
Chapter 6
“and assisted me up to bed with such a strong hand that I seemed to have fifty boots on,” (page 38) This quote is another one of those quotes that describes a character and increases their personality. Because this chapter was so short, I thought that this would be a fitting quote.
Chapter 7
“I had just enough learning to be able to spell them out.” (page 39) This quote describes what is happening throughout chapter 7. Pip has barely picked up the ability to write, and that shows clearly in Pip’s epistle and other parts of this chapter.
Chapter 8
“It was paved and clean, but grass was growing in every crevice.” (page 51) This quote describes the characteristics of Miss Havisham’s house. Her house is old, dusty, and in the past, but it still has a cleanness to it.
Chapter 9
“’She was sitting,’ I answered, ‘in a black velvet coach.’” (page 61) This quote is a small example of the lies Pip tells in chapter 9. This is just another characteristic that hopefully was crushed before it increases.
Chapter 10
“but with a file.” (page 71) This quote shows that Pip is not over his self blame when he stole the file and food from his family. Pip is still worried that he will be caught. That seems like something important to remember.
Chapter 11
“I never have been so surprised in my life as I was when I let out the first blow, and saw him lying on his back,” (page 84) This is a great quote from Charles Dickens. It is a funny outcome to an interesting fight. I thought that it was a great way to end the chapter.
