Great Expectations · Character
Camilla
Grasping relative of Miss Havisham who constantly schemes for her money.
minor
Also known as Camilla, Matthew, Mr. Camilla, Mrs. Camilla, Mistress Camilla
First appearance: xii
Camilla shows up with force in Chapter XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
One of Miss Havisham's relatives, a toady and humbug, who complains about Matthew.
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In Chapter XI: One of Miss Havisham's relatives, a toady and humbug, who complains about Matthew. Later, in Chapter XXV: Mr. Pocket's sister, who along with Georgiana, fawns on Pip in his prosperity out of cupidity and…
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- Other
Character groups
- Pip's moral and social circle
- Minor relatives, servants, and background figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Pip reaches the emotional and psychological peak of his delusio…
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See Camilla in xii