In 'Great Expectations', who is revealed to be Pip's secret benefactor?
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Correct answer: Abel Magwitch
Pip mistakenly believes Miss Havisham is his benefactor, but it is actually Magwitch, the convict Pip helped in the marshes. This revelation shatters Pip's illusions about class and social standing.
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