Great Expectations

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In Chapter 59, eleven years have passed. Pip has worked his way up to be partner in Herbert’s shipping business. Herbert has finally married Clara and Pip resides in their home with them. Pip returns to his village to see Joe, who he discovers has had two children with Biddy. On a nostalgic walk into Rochester, Pip discovers that Miss Havisham’s house has been demolished and the property to be sold. As Pip walks through the old garden, he discovers Estella walking there as well. Pip knows that Estella is widowed, that Drummle died in a horse riding accident. Pip speaks wither for a moment and they walk away from the ruins of the past, into the future.

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