* Pip: The protagonist, an orphan who is raised by his harsh sister and her kind-hearted husband, Joe. He experiences a profound transformation from a naive boy to a gentleman, driven by the expectations of wealth and social status.
* Miss Havisham: A wealthy, eccentric recluse living in Satis House. She is obsessed with the day she was jilted at the altar and raises Estella to be cold and heartless.
* Estella: Miss Havisham's adopted daughter, raised to be beautiful but emotionally detached. She is Pip's love interest, but their relationship is ultimately doomed by Estella's cold heart and Pip's own insecurities.
* Joe Gargery: Pip's kind and loving foster father, a blacksmith. He is a symbol of honesty, loyalty, and genuine affection.
* Mrs. Joe Gargery: Pip's sister, a domineering and harsh woman who is constantly scolding and belittling Pip.
* Abel Magwitch: A criminal who, unbeknownst to Pip, is his secret benefactor. He is a complex and sympathetic character, representing both the potential for redemption and the consequences of societal prejudice.
* Herbert Pocket: Pip's loyal and supportive friend, who helps him navigate the social world of London.
* Wemmick: A loyal and resourceful employee of Jaggers, who has a hidden life outside his work.
* Jaggers: A powerful and mysterious lawyer who represents both Pip and Magwitch. He is a master manipulator and a symbol of the harsh realities of the legal system.
* Drummle: A wealthy and arrogant man who is Estella's husband. He is a foil to Pip, representing the negative aspects of wealth and privilege.
* Mr. Pumblechook: A hypocritical and self-important shopkeeper who pretends to be a friend of Pip's.
* Orlick: A vengeful and malicious laborer who seeks to harm Pip and the Gargerys.
* The Aged Parent: Wemmick's eccentric father, who lives in a small, secluded cottage.
* Compeyson: Magwitch's former accomplice, who is a cunning and heartless criminal.
* The Pocket Family: A series of eccentric characters who are related to Herbert Pocket.
This list is not exhaustive, but it includes the most significant characters in the novel. Each character plays a vital role in shaping Pip's journey and the story's themes of social class, love, and morality.