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Herbert Pocket...
Pip at first encouraged Herbert Pocket into over-spending his slim budget, as he did himself, but soon changed his ways and secretly set Herbert up in business, making him a partner in Clarriker and Co.
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Pip's roommate in London was Herbert Pocket, a young gentleman who becomes a close friend and confidant to Pip throughout the novel "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens. Herbert helps Pip adjust to life in London and supports him in his endeavors.
Pip moves to London after living in Barnard's Inn. He lodges with Herbert Pocket while working as a clerk at Clarriker's.
Pip first met Herbert Pocket at Satis House, where they were both invited to play cards with Miss Havisham. Herbert was helping his father, the Pale Young Gentleman, to improve his education and manners. They bonded over their shared frustration with Miss Havisham's eccentricities.
Mr. Wemmick is Mr. Jaggers' clerk. Mr. Wemmick wears several rings and has mottled lips. He lives in London and brings Pip to Barnard's Inn to meet Matthew Herbert Pocket, Jr., so that Pip can eventually be tutored by Matthew Pocket, Sr. in Hammersmith, west of London.
Herbert Pocket...
Barnard's inn
Pip's struggles in London put a financial strain on Herbert because he ends up shouldering some of Pip's expenses. Herbert feels obligated to support Pip because of their close friendship and loyalty to each other. Pip's financial instability and reckless spending habits contribute to Herbert's own financial difficulties.
Pip and Herbert decide to ask Startop to assist in Pip's and Magwitch's escape. Startop was a close friend of theirs and was willing to help them in their time of need.
Herbert and Pip fought in the beginning of the story. Pip clearly won the fight, but when they meet again in England, Herbert apologizes for beating Pip up badly.
Pip at first encouraged Herbert Pocket into over-spending his slim budget, as he did himself, but soon changed his ways and secretly set Herbert up in business, making him a partner in Clarriker and Co.
Herbert Pocket saves Pip from Orlick in Great Expectations. Herbert intervenes and helps fight off Orlick, rescuing Pip from harm.
Herbert wanted Pip to come and live with him in his lodgings in the Temple area of London. He believed that Pip's presence would bring joy and companionship to their home.