We studied how as Pip's wealth and social status rise, his values diminish. We noted how he unwittingly places his best friend into debt and its consequent anxiety as well as how he physically abuses his servant, reminiscent of his sister's abuse when Pip was a small boy.. Next, we analyzed Dickens' satire of Mrs Joe's funeral as a sham theatrical performance ,almost humorous in its absurdity, again illustrating the lack of authenticity of the merchant class. Mr Trabb, orchestrates the occasion with empty ceremony to impress the neighbors rather than allow any display of authentic grief .