Over the coarse of Great Expectations so far, Pip's Character has developed significantly. He goes from being an innocent little boy with little worries, to a little boy who has a great weight of guilt and shame towards his life and family on his back. Next, he moves on to greater things, like becoming a gentleman, but along with that package comes his attitude towards loved ones that he is better than them because he is the one with the excellent opportunity. After going through that, and getting to go away to London, he turns his bratty attitude around to reveal his real self, a much more gentlemanly gentleman.
One motif that goes along with this, is shame. In Pip's childhood, he feels ashamed of his loved ones, and himself, because they are common people with little money, thick boots, and coarse hands. His family and friends, on the other hand, don't seem to mind very much, but the feeling of shame transfers to them, when Pip gets his fortune. Of course they are happy for him, but they are also ashamed that he could just turn on them, and act like somebody they don't know.
I like the way you described Pip... he is a brat but I think that once he gets to London he is a little better but he is still condescending of other people. Good job! :)
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