Declaration of Love

In chapter 44, Pip is finally driven to confess his love to Estella after learning of her engagement to Drummle. My heart goes out to Pip, and this scene brings many interesting things to light. First, Miss Havisham shows pity and remorse for the first time. She finally recognizes what she has done to the innocent Pip. Secondly, Estella shows no pity, only "incredulous wonder." Finally, we learn why Estella chooses to marry Drummle and her reasoning makes sense. In fact, her reasons for marrying Drummle make her character more agreeable and more sympathetic. She knows that she is incapable of love, so she chooses someone who is also incapable of love. It is an action that enables her to avoid hurting another human being. She says "I shall do well enough, and so will my husband."

I think that by choosing to marry Drummle instead of Pip she is actually doing Pip a kindness. Other thoughts?