Joe Takes Care of Pip

After the death of Magwitch, Pip falls ill and is also taken away to prison. However, he is allowed to leave because of his health. When Pip finally feels a little better, he finds himself with Joe, who is taking care of him through his illness. Even though Pip has treated Joe terribly throughout the book, Joe continue to help Pip with whatever he needs, showing how great Joe's love for Pip is and also how strong his character is. They finally connect with each other, and it is no longer akward for them to have a conversation. Pip is going to become a commoner again, and his arrogance is almost completely gone, making him treat Joe much better. Joe and Pip were the strongest of friends and family at the beginning of the book, and now, they find themselves returning to that situation again, as Joe talk about and catch up on news back in Pip's old town. Pip learns that Miss Havisham has died and also that Orlick tried to rob Pumblechook and has been put in jail. Although Joe loves Pip, there is not that complete sense of family yet as he still adresses Pip with the title sir, incase Pip will get mad again. Pip has gone through a cycle in his life, of first starting from humble beginnings, but with great character and then rising to power, while losing his character, and then going back to being a commoner again, with his morals getting back to how high they were before. Pip's relationship with Joe does this as well, starting out great, almost losing contact, and then becoming friends again and it seems as they will become family again soon. This book and Pip's life is an example of life itself has really taught me much about real life and situations that could come in my life too. It has been a great experience learning about this amazing novel and has just been a great read.