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Pip's Life
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Pip encounters the convict.
In the church graveyard, Pip meets a convict who asks him for food and a file. This is the start of Pip's journey and is when he starts changing because in order to fulfill the wishes of the convict, he has to lie to Joe and his sister. -
Pip meets Miss Havisham and Estella.
Upon meeting the two, Pip realizes how uneducated he is. He not only starts to criticize himself, but also blames Joe for not teaching him enough. -
Pip meets Herbert and Wemmick.
When finding out that Herbert is the lad that Pip fought in the Satis garden, they become best friends. Herbert, along with Mr, Jaggers and Wemmick, support Pip in his journey in London. -
Pip recieves money from a secret benefactor and moves to London.
Mr. Jaggers announces to Pip and Joe that Pip will now become a gentleman due to the fact that a secret benefactor has given him money. Pip starts to look down on Joe and Biddy and prepares to move to London. -
Joe visits Pip in London.
When Joe visits Pip, Pip is very embarrassed by Joe's table manners. Pip gives Joe a cold attitude and drives him away. Joe realizes that his relationship with Pip is not the same anymore and goes back. Pip then realizes that he was wrong and tries to talk to Joe, but unfortunately, it is too late. -
Pip helps Herbert's dream come true.
When Pip turns 21 and recieves his income, he buys Herbert's way into becoming a merchant. In this section, we see Pip change and become more caring about others. This can be seen as a gift from Pip to Herbert for everything that he has done. -
Magwitch.
Pip finds out that his benefactor is Magwitch and not Miss Havisham. He feels sad because now he knows he is not meant to marry Estella. Also, Pip develops a growing relationship with the convict and later helps him escape and stays with him until he dies. -
Kelly is born.
My little sister was born when I was 8. I was really excited because I've always been the only kid in my family. This was when I started to learn the responsibility of being a big sister. I started to become more mature and careful with my actions because I wanted to be someone my sister could look up to. -
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Stacy's Life
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I graduated Loara Elementary School.
This was when I realized that friends don't really last forever and that we were all going our different ways. It made me sad to see people I spent my childhood with all part ways. It was a bittersweet moment to me. I was glad to be finally moving on with my life, but scared for what the future held in store for me. -
I entered Oxford.
This was such a life-changing experience. I've met so many new people and learned many things. I'm really glad that I chose to follow my mom's wishes and go to this school. -
I met my best friend.
Towards the middle of 7th grade, I met Mike. We met through our last names and always joked around with each other about being siblings. However, when freshman year came along, we started talking more and soon, he became my best friend. I could always tell him anything and everything and he's always there to cheer me up. He's like the older brother I've always wanted! -
We flew to Vietnam.
When hearing that my grandma was really sick, my mom, sister, and I flew back to Vietnam for three weeks. It was a depressing time, but I also experienced many things. I experienced the real meaning of family and how family is always there for you. I got that chance to bond with all of my cousins and elders. I had an amazing time in Vietnam, it gave me a reality check and made me more focus. Coming back, I was a lot stronger and determined. -
My grandma passed away.
My grandma passed away when we were at church. This was my first time seeing my mom cry. It made me sad to see my strong mom break down and cry in front of me. It just didn't feel right. -
I entered high school.
It's like I'm a new person. I've definitely changed throughout the years and I'm learning how to deal with things differently. Friends have come and gone and I've learned how to not care about small matters. I'm focusing more on my school work and trying my best to succeed.