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How Is Joe Gargery A Lovable Character
In Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, he creates many lovable characters such as Joe Gargery. Joe Gargery is the closest character to a saint in this tragedy. Joe Gargery presents himself as kind hearted, loyal, and simple man through his words, his actions, and what other characters say about him. His compassionate side is shown without hiatus. His unconditional support towards his loved ones and his straightforward, uncomplicated manners are recurring motifs. Joe Gargery is a kindhearted and loving man. For example, “We don’t know what you have done, but we wouldn’t have you starved to death for it, poor miserable fellow creatur. Would us Pip?” (Dickens page 38) In this quote, Joe is explaining to the convict, Magwitch, that Pip and

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