Choice 1.
As Pip continues to go to Miss Havisham's house he wants to become a gentleman even more. Before Pip ever went to her house he was fine with his standing as a common folk. He had no ambitions of ever becoming educated or a gentleman. Once Stella starts making fun of his for being common that is when he is motivated to become a gentleman and win her heart. Estella says "Why, he is a common labouring-boy!" and at this point Pip does admit that she is pretty.
so, as he continues to go to Havisham's he continues to see Estella and he thinks that Estella will like him more the more educated he becomes. And as the book goes on Pips expectations to become a gentleman increases as his opportunity's become more grand.
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I agree with you that Pip's change in ambitions is caused by his desire for Estella. Pip confesses to Biddy "The beautiful young lady at Miss Havisham's, and she's more beautiful than anybody ever was, and I admire her dreadfully, and I want to be a gentleman on her account" (129). Prior to the visits to Miss Havisham's, Pip was happy with his common life and wanted to grow up to work alongside with Joe. However, during his visits, Pip met Estella. He was instantly attracted to her because of her beauty but she would constantly insult him by calling him common. These insults caused Pip to believe that he isn't good enough for Estella and the only way to win her over would be to live a new lifestyle. The lifestyle of a gentleman.
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