Pip perceives that Miss Havisham is his benefactor because she is a rich woman. Furthermore, he believes that Miss Havisham is giving him this money to become a gentleman so that he can marry Estella. Since Pip is motivated to be part of a higher social class, he has a positive attitude towards it. Therefore, he strives to belong to a higher social class and a gentleman, thinking that this will reward him with happiness. Unfortunately, as Pip works to achieve this expectation, he becomes ignorant. This puts a strain on her relationships, especially her relationship with Joe. Pip's attitude towards his benefactor influenced his perception. Furthermore, Pip uses his imagination to fulfill his benefactor's expectations. Pip imagines that Miss Havisham gave him this money to become a gentleman and marry Estella. Unfortunately, Pip fails to hear Miss Havisham whispering to Estella "'you can break his heart'" (Dickens 104). Therefore, he begins to imagine his life as a gentleman, which he believes will bring him happiness. Furthermore, Pip believes that Estella will want to marry him. From Pip's perceptions and imagination, he later faces appearance versus reality. Without a doubt, Pip believed that Miss Havisham was his benefactress. As a result, Pip faces a harsh reality when he discovers that Magwitch, an escaped convict, is his benefactor. Pip says “Miss