Question

Why does Pip help Magwitch escape?

a. Magwitch is being pursued by Jaggers, who will turn him in to the authorities if he finds
him.
b. Pip does not want Estella to meet Magwitch because she will be repulsed to find that
Magwitch is Pip's benefactor.
c. If Magwitch is found in the country, he will be executed by the government.
d. Pip is embarrassed about Magwitch and wants none of his friends to know he is his
benefactor.

Answer 1

The correct option is:

a. Magwitch is being pursued by Jaggers, who will turn him in to the authorities if he finds him.

-- Pip helps Magwitch escape because Jaggers is pursuing Magwitch, and if he finds him, he will report him to the authorities. --