Dolge Orlick
Joe Gargery's journeyman blacksmith, a brooding and resentful figure.
Core Belief
"The world is unfair, and those who are weak and powerless are destined to be exploited."
Worldview
Orlick sees the world as a place of injustice and oppression, where the strong prey on the weak and where violence is the only way to get ahead.
Personality
Orlick is a surly, resentful, and violent man. He is envious of Pip and Biddy and harbors a deep-seated anger towards those who he believes have wronged him. He is prone to brooding and acting on his impulses.
In Their Own Words
"“Now, master! Sure you’re not a-going to favour only one of us. If Young Pip has a half-holiday, do as much for Old Orlick.”"
"“You’re a foul shrew, Mother Gargery,” growled the journeyman. “If that makes a judge of rogues, you ought to be a good’un.”"
"“I’m a-going to have your life!”"
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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