Question

"My name," he said, "is Jaggers, and I am a lawyer in London. I have unusual business to conduct with you. Now, Joseph Gargery, I am the bearer of an offer to relieve you of this

young fellow, Pip, your apprentice."
adapted from Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens
Joe and I gasped and looked at one another.
"I am instructed to communicate to him," said Mr. Jaggers, throwing his finger at me sideways, "that he will come into a fine piece of property. Further, that it is the desire of the present
possessor of that property, that he be immediately removed from his present sphere of life, and from this place, and be brought up as a gentleman-in a word, as a young fellow of great
expectations."
My dream was out! Miss Havisham was going to make my fortune on a grand scale.
"Now, Mr. Pip," pursued the lawyer, "I address the rest of what I have to say, to you. You are to understand, first, that it is the request of the person from whom I take my instructions
that you always bear the name of Pip. You will have no objection, I dare say, to your great expectations being weighed down with that easy condition. But if you have any objection, this is
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introduces a new event
How does Pip's interaction with Jaggers ac
develops the conflict
The interaction between Pip and Jaggers

Answer 1

The interaction between Pip and Jaggers develops the conflict in the story because Pip's dream of a grand fortune is suddenly challenged by the condition of retaining his current name.

How the conflict is developed

Jaggers' vague threats about removing Pip if he objects create an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty as Pip is now forced to make a difficult choice that could impact his future.

Also, the offer of "great expectations" fuels Pip's ambition but also exposes his insecurity about his social standing. Jaggers' presence forces him to confront his conflicting desires for belonging to his current life and escaping his poverty.