Based on the evidence in the specified paragraph, the most accurate understanding of Pip's view of Miss Havisham is likely that Pip is frightened by her unusual appearance. The description of Miss Havisham as "the strangest lady I have ever seen" suggests that her eccentricity and the circumstances surrounding her, such as her wedding attire and the eerie atmosphere, make Pip feel unsettled. His reaction to seeing her in such a peculiar state indicates a sense of fear rather than sympathy, understanding, or the desire to help.
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Groot Expectations, a novel written by Charles Dickens (Dar2-1970) is influenced by the rigid class structure of Vielanan England in this excerpt a young orphan named Pip is sent to vist a wealthy, eccentric woman named Afee Hastsham to entertain her. Unknown to Pip Maa Havisham was left at the offer on the day of her wedding many years befons. She has lived ever since as, if time had stopped at that fateful hour
Excerpt from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
...in an arm-chair, with an elbow resting on the table and her head leaning on that hand sat the strangest lady I have ever seen, or shall ever see
She was dressed in rich matorials-satins and lace, and silks-all of white.
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In the Passage, refer to the paragraph that begins on page 3 and ends on page 4. What can be understood about Pip's view of Miss Havisham based on the evidence in this paragraph?
Pip is sympathetic toward her because she looks so weak
Pip thinks that he might be able to help her overcome her loss
Pip understands her sadness because of his past experiences
Pip is frightened by her unusual appearance.
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