Why does Joe defend Mrs. Joe’s abuse in Great Expectations? Please include a page number.

Joe, he accepts her as she is. He puts up with his wife's harsh abuse because he genuinely loves Pip. ... "Joe is Pip's uncle and surrogate father, but also a fellow-sufferer from his wife's nasty temper and violent behavior. He is a rough, strong working man who generally keeps his emotions to himself.

Explanation: Beacause Mrs. Joe resents being responsible for Pip and emotionally and verbally abuses him. Her husband Joe is subject to the same abuse, as she continuously reminds him of the shame he brings her by working as a lowly blacksmith. ... Joe also physically abuses Pip whenever she gets mad, which is often.

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