Biddy
A kind and intelligent young woman who is Pip's childhood friend and later becomes Joe's wife.
Core Belief
"Education, kindness, and hard work are the keys to a fulfilling life."
Worldview
Biddy sees the world as a place where one can improve oneself through education and where one should treat others with kindness and respect.
Personality
Biddy is practical, sensible, and compassionate. She is intelligent and self-reliant, teaching herself to read and write. She is a loyal friend to both Pip and Joe and provides them with unwavering support and guidance.
In Their Own Words
"“O, I wouldn’t, if I was you!” she returned. “I don’t think it would answer.”"
"“If you can’t get to be oncommon through going straight, you’ll never get to do it through going crooked. So don’t tell no more on ’em, Pip, and live well and die happy.”"
"“It was but lonesome then,” said Joe, “living here alone, and I got acquainted with your sister. Now, Pip,”—Joe looked firmly at me as if he knew I was not going to agree with him;—“your sister is a fine figure of a woman.”"
Discussions with Biddy
Other Characters from Great Expectations
Philip 'Pip' Pirrip
The protagonist, an orphan who experiences social mobility and self-discovery.
Estella Havisham
Miss Havisham's adopted daughter, raised to break men's hearts.
Miss Havisham
A wealthy, eccentric woman who was jilted on her wedding day and seeks revenge on all men.
Joe Gargery
Pip's kind and loyal brother-in-law, a blacksmith.
Herbert Pocket
Pip's loyal friend and roommate in London.
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