• What is Pip referring to? 
• How has this day altered him?
• Consider this quotation as a turning point in Pip's character development. How is Pip different in chapters 10-16 in contrast with the first nine chapters? Discuss his changes. Are they positive or negative changes? How is your perception on this character altering as he changes? Be specific, include details from chapters 10-16.

• Think of a memorable day in your life that began your "chain." How can the formation of your character or the person you are now be traced back to one life-altering day?

Write two paragraphs.  The first paragraph should discuss Pip's character development and respond to the first three bullets above.  The second paragraph should relate the quotation to your own life.

Pip is referring to how this experience changed his life.  He has realized that being a blacksmith is not the best he can be or expect.  Pip is a child in chapters 1-9 in 10-16 he grows up dramatically and begins to think that blacksmith isn't great and he wants to be genteel.  These changes in my opinion are positive because it is easier to relate with a character your age.  I am beginning to like Pip more after these changes.  He completely owns the young gentleman in boxing and beats him to a pulp.


One of the things that has changed my life as I've known it was when I decided to work in the summer.  When I decided to do that I was just focused on the money and not my work ethic or the quality of work I provided.  My boss talked to me about my second week on the job.  I was told that if I didn't start paying attention I would be fired.  So got my self together and focused on work now and quality and began to enjoy the job.