Great Expectations - Study Questions, Chapters 42 and 43
1. Who is Compeyson?
2. Who was Arthur?
3. What happened to Arthur?
4. Who did Arthur see shaking a shroud at him?
5. Who was the real mastermind of the crimes committed by Compeyson and Provis?
6. Why does Pip fear Compeyson?
7. Who accompanies Estella back to Satis house?
8. Why does Pip return to the village to see Estella?
9. Who does the man who helps Bentley Drummle light his cigar resemble?
10. Why were Compeyson and Provis sentenced differently?
11. How much influence can a person’s appearance have on others? Cite the trial in your answer.
12. How does Provis’ information about his background give us insight into his motives for making Pip a gentleman?
13. Describe the relationship between Provis and Compeyson.
14. Compare how guilt affects Arthur and Compeyson.