# The Aged Parent — Great Expectations character guide

> The Aged Parent in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Aged, The Aged, Aged P., the Aged P., Aged One

**First appearance:** 0025-xxvi

## Who they are

Wemmick's deaf, cheerful father who lives in the little castle.

## In the story

### [Chapter XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/great_expectations_se/chapters/xxv)

Wemmick's elderly father, who lives at the Castle and participates in the nightly cannon ceremony.

### [Chapter XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/great_expectations_se/chapters/xxxvii)

The old gentleman living with Wemmick, hard of hearing, delighted to work the drawbridge and make toast.

### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/great_expectations_se/chapters/xlv)

The Aged Parent is cheerful and cared for by Wemmick; he is referred to as 'Aged P.' and enjoys his breakfast and company.

### [LV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/great_expectations_se/chapters/lv)

The Aged Parent gives away the bride at Wemmick's wedding, though he is confused about the ceremony's proceedings.

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