# Magwitch — Great Expectations character guide

> Magwitch in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Abel Magwitch, Abel, Provis, Mr. Provis, Dear Magwitch

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

Escaped convict who becomes Pip's secret benefactor, later revealed as Estella's father.

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