In Great Expectations Charles Dickens writes: You and I are not two characters to be together in London; nor anywhere other than what is private, known and understood among friends. (223)At the beginning of the novel, Pip was a somewhat timid boy, afraid of many things, like all young children. But, ironically, he meets a rather important man. He meets this man, an escapee, in the local swamps, near the military barracks. This unusual man, Magwitch, provides Pip with his mysterious financial situation. After Pip helps Magwitch, he returns to his sister, Mrs. Joe, also his mother figure, and Joe, his sister's husband and father figure. Mrs. Joe has a fairly rude personality, while Joe cares deeply for Pip. This creates a strong bond between the two, almost like a true father-son bond. This creates a bond that is difficult for Pip to break when he is called upon to meet his "high expectations", which Joe, ultimately, makes it easier for Pip to follow his separate, rightful path in society. life. Pip's relationships with others show this. he is a compassionate person. Magwitch, Pip's financial backer, acts almost as a guardian angel to Pip. Pip, almost certain that Miss Havisham is the reason for his new and wonderful life, discovers that indeed Magwitch, the prisoner he helped so long ago, is the reason for his sudden and mysterious fortune. Every time Pip got into debt, Magwitch knew about it and saved him and got him back on his feet. No one ever suspected that a convict would be the reason for Pips' success in life, which makes it difficult for Pip and Magwitch to begin a solid relationship since they have only known each other for a few days. The reason Magwitch made Pips' life so much easier could have been that... middle of paper ...... on Pip, because once Pips' "great expectations" come, he is reluctant to leave Joe, maybe forever. Joe, even though he cares a lot about Pip and will miss him a lot, gives him an extra push that allows him to let go and embrace his “high expectations”. Fortunately, Pip reunites with Joe and leads a happy life. The relationships Pip participated in made him mentally and emotionally stronger. However, he learned a major lesson: whatever happens, life goes on. Whatever suspense he went through wondering who his financial backer had been all along, he overcame it. Whatever torture Estella had put him through at the House of Satis, life continued. And even while preparing to meet his “high expectations,” leaving Joe in the process, he came through. The key to having a good relationship is to trust the other person, and everything will work out..