Magwitch
Magwitch is the reason why Pip became a gentleman. He was Pip's anonymous benefactor and he idolizes Pip for becoming high class. The first encounter between Pip and Magwitch came in the very beginning of the book when Pip found him as a prisoner with shackles in the graveyard where his parents are married. Magwitch told Pip that Pip had to bring him food and a file or else he would kill Pip. Pip was frightened so he stole from Mrs. Joe and Joe and returned the items to the convict. Magwitch thanks Pip for this act and Magwitch has devoted his life into making Pip a gentleman. He said that every cent he makes goes towards Pip. Pip at first is confused and angry about this but then he warms up to Magwitch and feels gratitude for the things that Magwitch has done for him.