Is Joe Gargery An Admirable Figure?

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numerous characters are shown having dark traits and intentions. However, the character Joe Gargery is shown in a positive light. He has qualities that make him an admirable figure. Firstly, he is the village’s blacksmith and had not received an education until later in the novel. He shows sympathy and kindness to Pip-his brother in law-and protects him from Mrs Joe, who is Pip’s sister. He works hard without complaining and shows empathy for the convict that stole his food. Joe stated in the novel, “We don’t know what you have done, but we wouldn’t have you starved to death for it…” (Dickens, 39). As Pip became a gentleman, he begins to mistreat Joe, but he still loved Pip. When Pip became ill, Joe had nursed him back to health and continued

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