Abel Magwitch: From Convict to Compassionate Benefactor

The transcript discusses the character of Abel Magwitch from 'Great Expectations'. Initially introduced as a fearsome convict, Magwitch becomes a complex figure in Pip's life, serving as a father figure and benefactor. Exiled in Australia, he achieves success and wishes to share his fortune with Pip, aiming to transform him into a gentleman and challenge societal norms. Despite his intentions, Magwitch's past catches up with him, leading to his arrest. His story highlights themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the potential for change.

How does Magwitch initially appear to Pip in the graveyard?

• As a kind old man

• As a lost traveler

• As a fearsome convict

• As a friendly stranger

What role does Magwitch play in Pip's life?

• A business partner

• A father figure

• A school teacher

• A distant relative

What does Magwitch achieve while exiled in Australia?

• He starts a new family

• He becomes a politician

• He becomes a famous author

• He becomes a successful sheep farmer

What is Magwitch's intention for Pip?

• To make him a successful businessman

• To send him to Australia

• To turn him into a gentleman

• To make him a famous artist

What ultimately happens to Magwitch in England?

• He is pardoned

• He lives peacefully in hiding

• He escapes to Australia

• He is arrested and sentenced to be hanged