“Great Expectations” is a general interpretation of Charles Dickens' childhood. Narrated by Pip who belongs to the lower class and was initially expected to become a blacksmith, until a secret benefactor provided Pip with money to become a gentleman in London. There are always two sides to every story in “Great Expectations.” Pip's life and character develop in positive and negative ways through Joe and his benefactor, Abel Magwitch. Joe begins Pip's development into a gentleman through the protection and unconditional love he constantly gives him. During Pip's development into a gentleman, Joe visits Pip in London and respects him by calling him Sir. Pip still not understanding had to ask him about his action. “…‘how come you call me sir’” (Dickens 236). Joe calling Pip sir is an example of Joe being honest and respectful. It is honest because Pip is starting to become a gentleman, becoming a member of the upper class and must be called sir. Magwitch secretly allowed Pip to become a gentleman. Magwitch later reveals to Pip that he had been his benefactor and says that he had made him a gentleman. He also explained how his dream was to make Pip a gentleman. “Yes Pip, dear boy, I have made a gentleman of you! I'm the one who did it! That time I swore, sure as ever that I had earned a guinea and that guinea should go to. Joe and Magwitch's influences developed Pip, but also caused his downfall. These two main characters guided Pip's life positively and negatively in the sense that he was made a gentleman by Magwitch and was also brought down by Magwitch. Joe stands out both positively and negatively. On the plus side, he loves Pip without any measure. Negatively, he belongs to the lower class, which had embarrassed Pip. Overall these characters stand out and represent great involvement in Great