Great Expectations

Does Pip teach Joe for Joe or for himself?

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In context, it seems that Pip educates Joe for his own benefit (Pip's).....

Whatever I acquired, I tried to impart to Joe. This statement sounds so well, that I cannot in my conscience let it pass unexplained. I wanted to make Joe less ignorant and common, that he might be worthier of my society and less open to Estella’s reproach.

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