Great Expectations · Character
Startop
Friendly fellow student of Pip's at Mr. Pocket's, helps in Magwitch's escape.
minor
Also known as Hereupon Startop
First appearance: xxv
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In Chapter XXIII: A younger, studious boarder in the Pocket household, reading and holding his head as if overcharged with knowledge. Later, in XXVI: Present at the dinner; described as having a delicate face; has lent…
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor relatives, servants, and background figures
- Pip's moral and social circle
- Domestic and familial figures
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- Breaking point
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See Startop in xxv