# Startop — Great Expectations character guide

> Startop in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hereupon Startop

**First appearance:** 0024-xxv

## Who they are

Friendly fellow student of Pip's at Mr. Pocket's, helps in Magwitch's escape.

## In the story

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

A younger, studious boarder in the Pocket household, reading and holding his head as if overcharged with knowledge.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/great_expectations_se/chapters/xxvi)

Present at the dinner; described as having a delicate face; has lent money to Drummle.

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

Startop suggests Pip and Herbert join the Finches of the Grove club.

### [LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/great_expectations_se/chapters/lii)

Startop is recruited by Herbert to assist in the boat escape plan.

### [LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/great_expectations_se/chapters/liii)

Assists Herbert in rescuing Pip.

### [The Flight Down the River](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/great_expectations_se/chapters/liv)

Rows with Herbert, assisting in the river journey.

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