Answer: status
Step-by-step explanation:
In this story, Pip is the main character. He is a town boy whose parents and siblings were dead except for his elder sister who was Mrs Joe. He has a friend named Joe and was in love with Estella. During the course for the novel, he became wealthy, and more arrogant.
Uncle Pumblechook is Joe's uncle and he is obsessed with wealth. Uncle Pumblechook likes to tell everyone that he is behind the wealth and success of Pip.
For the characters Pumblechook and Mrs. Joe, money represents status. They believe money brings about status.ans how one is accorded respect.