Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Pip 54-59 By: Christian

It was time for Magwitch to escape and be free. The plan was for us to row all day and then take a steam boat the next morning. However, somehow Compeyson knew of our plans and showed up with officers. Magwitch and Compeyson got in this huge fight and fell into the water. When it was all over and done with, Magwitch was badly hurt and Compeyson was nowhere to be found. Magwitch was taken to prison and sentenced to death, but he was obviously going to die of his injuries before he could be put to death. I couldn't let him die without telling him that he had a daughter named Estella and she was so very beautiful and how she was perfectly content with her new husband. Magwitch died a happy man.

I went back to my home in London, and started working for Herbert Pocket, my old friend. As a few years passed I gradually worked my way up and became his partner. Clarriker told Herbert that I gave him all the money he needed to start his business, and I think that helped a little bit with me becoming his partner, but that is beside the point. The point is that I was happy with my current situation as a successful businessman, doing what I wanted to do all along.
Next, it was time to make things right with Joe. He had been my friend for so long and had always been there for me when I needed it most. It was the right thing to do, visiting him.

Lastly, I visited the Satis House. Although there was not much left of it, the property held many memories both good and bad, and I thought I was re-living one when I saw Estella off in the distance. After I got a better look, I realized that it was actually her! We talked for quite sometime about her life and mine. She had apparently remarried because her old husband was killed by a horse that he abused. Estella was very happy with her current situation and quite frankly, I was happy for her. Estella and I will always be friends.


- Pip

Pip Chapters 46-53 sarah grace

I've been kinda of depressed lately about Estella but I'm having to forget about that at this moment and focus on more important things. Trying to hide Magwitch wasn't easy so I went to the play to get things off my mind. I went to Wemmicks for dinner the other night too and got a note from Miss Havisham. Even though I hate her I went to the house, she begged for my forgiveness and being the nice person I am handled it in a nice way. At her house I then went out into the garden and the next thing I saw in the window was Miss Havisham go up in flames and I tried to rescue her but it didn't happen and hurt myself along the way. Being the good friend Herburt is he nursed me back to well conditions. Oh and by the way I've figured out that Molly is Estella's mother. The two notes I received just stressed me out even more. Herburt is my life saver though. Without him at the marshes I'd be dead right now...

Estella 40-45

Today, Pip finally confessed that he loved me. It's not like I didn't know it all along, but still it was finally out there. He also accused me of deceiving him into thinking I felt the same way towards him. To this, I heartlessly insisted on doing no such thing. That is a lie, however, for I did lead him on. I never once really loved him though. I also made an announcement to Pip. I am getting married to Drummle. Oddly, when I told him this, mum seemed to pity the poor boy. Oh well though, for Drummle is a rich gentleman that will make me quite happy.

-Estella

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Estella 31-39

Mother made me go to London to see Pip this weekend. When I saw him we went to Richmond. Poor Pip, I only went there to lead him on and break his heart. Mother always makes me do this to him. I have no choice. When I told him that the only reason I was there was because mother made me, his facial expression seemed sad. I then got a feeling I have never felt before. Guilt maybe?
Oh and I am getting married to Drummle. He is old money and I have no problem breaking his heart.

Estella

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Miss Havisham (Chapters 54-59) by Cooper

What a grieving death I have had! I have given my fortunes to the pockets, for I hope they will share some with Pip. I heard he is getting into some financial troubles. My house and legacy have crumpled as easily as I have. Although I tried so hard to destroy their friendship, Estella and Pip were destined to be together. I want so badly to see them together, but I've realized that I have only been holding Pip back in his journey. When I withered and died, he was able to move on and rekindle old friendships. I guess my death was just meant to be :(

Miss Havisham (Chapters 46-53) by Cooper

What have I done!? What have I done!? How could it have taken this long for me to realize how much evil I have done? When I didn't see Phillip at Estella's wedding, I finally knew what had to be done. I had him come over, where I begged for forgiveness. I could see through his fake kindness, so I threw myself into my fire... for it was the only way to end my pain. That sweet boy Pip succeeded in saving me, but now I am bed-ridden and in even more pain. He injured himself saving someone he wishes dead, which I feel is a starting point both of our new, humble lives... for now.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Joe 31-39

I thought much of Pip and Wopsle in London. They both fit in there but I seemed so out of place. Mrs. Joe had been in a bad state for around four days, but she suddenly seemed to be doing better for a while. She sat up and even called my name. Biddy placed her arms around my neck and she said "Joe" again, then "pardon," then "pip." We sat there for a while, but when we laid her back down on her bead she was gone. It was good to see pip at the funeral, but the rest wasn't enjoyable at all. The funeral was not what I had wanted, but Mrs. Joe would have liked having the attention of the entire town when we marched her to the cemetery. Afterward, Me Biddy and Pip had dinner in the best parlor, but the change of setting and the realization that Pip was a gentleman and would expect me to have better manners made me nervous. Now everyone has left and my house is empty and quiet.What am I to do without my wife? What am I to do with Pip off to London? What am I to do with Biddy gone?