Herbert Pocket

Estella

Estella and Herbert are distant relatives and social acquaintances, with Herbert viewing her coldness with amused detachment.

Magwitch

Herbert becomes a loyal friend and business partner to Magwitch (under the alias Provis), helping him escape London.

Pip

Herbert is Pip's closest friend and roommate, offering unwavering loyalty, humor, and moral support.

Joe Gargery

Herbert respects Joe and treats him kindly, bridging the gap between Pip's two worlds.

Clara Barley

Clara is Herbert's loving, devoted fiancée and later wife, providing him with a warm, stable home life.

Estella

Estella and Herbert are distant relatives and social acquaintances, with Herbert viewing her coldness with amused detachment.

Pip

Herbert is Pip's closest friend and roommate, offering unwavering loyalty, humor, and moral support.

Joe Gargery

Herbert respects Joe and treats him kindly, bridging the gap between Pip's two worlds.

Clara Barley

Clara is Herbert's loving, devoted fiancée and later wife, providing him with a warm, stable home life.

Joe Gargery

Herbert respects Joe and treats him kindly, bridging the gap between Pip's two worlds.

Estella

Estella and Herbert are distant relatives and social acquaintances, with Herbert viewing her coldness with amused detachment.

Magwitch

Herbert becomes a loyal friend and business partner to Magwitch (under the alias Provis), helping him escape London.

Chapter XI

The pale young gentleman who fights Pip and later introduces himself as Herbert Pocket.

XXI

Greets Pip at Barnard's Inn; they recognize each other as the 'pale young gentleman' and 'prowling boy' from their earlier encounter.

Chapter XXII

Herbert narrates the story of Miss Havisham's past, including her betrayal, and shares his own ambitious plans for becoming a wealthy capitalist.

Chapter XXIII

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Pocket, provides Pip with background information on his father's history.

Chapter XXIV

Herbert is mentioned as Pip's companion at Barnard's Inn, whose society Pip values for improving his manners.

Chapter XXV

Pip's intimate companion and friend; they share a boat and chambers, and Herbert helps Pip with his education.

XXVI

Present at the dinner; tries to check Pip during the quarrel with Drummle.

Chapter XXVII

Herbert is present during Joe's visit and suggests breakfast items for Joe, though Pip feels suspicious of his motives.

XXVIII

Herbert sees Pip off at the coach yard and calls him 'Handel,' a name that spares Pip from being recognized by the convicts.

XXIX

Mentioned as the pale young gentleman Pip fought years ago.

Pip's Return to the Blue Boar and Revelations with Herbert

Herbert reveals his engagement to Clara Barley, discusses Pip's adoration of Estella, and offers hopeful advice about Pip's expectations.

Chapter XXXI

Accompanies Pip to the theater and helps him offer polite encouragement to Wopsle.

Chapter XXXIII

Referred to as Mr. Matthew, praised by Estella as disinterested and above jealousy.

Chapter XXXIV

Herbert is led into debt and extravagance by Pip's lavish habits, and participates in their comical but ineffective financial reviews.

Chapter XXXVI

Herbert is mentioned as Pip's dining companion and later feels dejected after Jaggers' visit.

Chapter XXXVII

Beneficiary of Pip's secret plan; Pip arranges a partnership for him with Clarriker.

XLI

Listens to Pip's story with astonishment and dismay, shares Pip's aversion to Magwitch, and helps plan to get Magwitch out of England.

XLII

Listens to Magwitch and writes a note identifying Compeyson as Miss Havisham's former lover.

Chapter XLIII

Herbert consults with Pip about the plan to get Magwitch abroad and supports Pip's decision to visit Miss Havisham.

XLIV

Mentioned by Pip as a friend and beneficiary of Pip's request for Miss Havisham's help.

XLV

Herbert is mentioned as having executed the plan to move Magwitch to a safe house by the river, working with Wemmick.

Chapter XLVI

Hosts Pip at Mill Pond Bank, introduces Clara, and proposes the boat scheme for Magwitch's escape.

XLVII

Pip sends the unopened pocketbook to Magwitch through Herbert, and confides in him about Estella.

XLIX

Mentioned in the context of Pip's efforts to secure his partnership.

Chapter L

Tenderly nurses Pip's wounds and recounts Magwitch's dark past, including the story of a jealous woman and a child.

LI

Herbert is mentioned as having held a 'momentous conversation' with Pip and is the beneficiary of the nine hundred pounds Pip secures from Miss Havisham for his partnership.

LII

Herbert discusses escape plans with Pip, suggests involving Startop, and prepares to help get Magwitch away.

LIII

Leads the rescue of Pip from Orlick.

The Flight Down the River

Rows the boat alongside Startop, helping in the escape.

LV

Herbert tells Pip he must leave for Cairo soon, and they discuss Pip's future as a clerk in Herbert's firm.

LVIII

Pip lives happily with Herbert and his wife; Herbert learns of Pip's secret role in his partnership.