Joe Gargery

Joe Gargery
In the novel Great Expectations there is one character that stands out from the rest and he is not a main character. The character’s name is Joe Gargery, a blacksmith. The most of the novel he was married to Pip’s older sister, Mrs. Joe Gargery. Taking care of Pip made his sister rude and unhappy ever since their parents passing. At the end of the novel, a man named Orlick is a part of her death and Joe soon marries again to a young woman named Biddy. Biddy and Pip have always remained friends growing up.
Being a blacksmith is no shame for Joe, nor does he complain about it, but makes the best of it. His character plays as a kind and hardworking man. Pip always looks up to Joe and he is the only person he trusts. Joe always wanted