The convict

The Convict

    When we first meet the convict in the story he is a fierce looking individual with an abrasive side that comes out clearly when he " turned [him] upside down and emptied [pips] pockets." ( pg.4). The convict then goes further in showing his not s friendly side by saying "what fat cheeks you ha' got" followed by " darn me if I couldn't eat 'em" said the man, with a threatening shake of his head" (pg. 4). 

    Another side of the convict that is shown early on is his cunning way of thinking. After cornering Pip in the graveyard he begins to question his asking him where he lived, which Pip responded by saying he lived with  his sister and her husband the blacksmith. To anyone else this information would not seem important however to the convict disinformation was very useful. Due to him being an escaped convict he was wearing a metal brace which limited his mobility. However using his quick thinking and the fact that this boy was living with a blacksmith he said " blacksmith eh?"..."get me a file" (pg. 5). 

    Despite these very distinct characteristics that the convict shows early on, as the plot thickens he becomes more confusing in the showing of his emotions. After he is caught in the marshes by soldiers and his fate of going back to prison is clear he turns to the sergeant and says in almost a eerie  sort of manner, " I don't expect itto do me any good. I don't want it to do me more good than it does now" said my convict, with a greedy laugh" (pg. 36). Here the reader has no idea why he has this sense of confidence in this sort of confidence. 

  The actor that comes to mind when I think of a scruffy looking, yet tough at times with a cunning mind is automatically directed toward Johnny ; who not only has an amazing range in characters and their personalities however the character of the the convict seems especially fitting.