Question

When adult Pip says his younger self was "too cowardly to do what I knew to be right, as I had been too cowardly to avoid what I knew to be wrong," this supports the theme of

A. ambition vs. compassion.
B. integrity vs. reputation.
C. justice for all.
D. social class.

Answer 1

B. integrity vs. reputation

Answer 2

B. Integrity vs. reputation.

A big component in Dickens' novel is about honesty and reputation. In this, Pip states he was too cowardly to do what he knew was right (honesty/integrity) and too cowardly to avoid the wrong (reputation)