David begins to establish himself at the Doctors' Commons. David witnesses a strange encounter between Miss Betsey and a stranger. With some advising from Steerforth, David decides on a future profession. Chapter 22: Some Old Scenes, and Some New Peopleĭavid makes new friends and sees some old acquaintances. While still in London with Steerforth, David pays a visit to Peggotty and receives good news about Little Em'ly and Ham.

Chapter 20: Steerforth's Homeĭavid spends a few days in London before returning to Yarmouth. While in London, David runs into an old acquaintance.

Chapter 19: I Look About Me and Make a Discoveryĭavid travels to Yarmouth to visit Peggotty. Chapter 18: A Retrospectĭavid reminisces about his experiences in at Canterbury. David's visit with the Heeps leaves him feeling manipulated. Dick visits the school and tells David of an encounter that his Aunt Betsy has had. Jack Maldon's departure leaves Annie very emotional. Chapter 16: I Am a New Boy in More Senses Than Oneĭavid finally meets the headmaster, and continues to make new friends at Canterbury. Chapter 15: I Make Another Beginningĭavid and Miss Betsey go to Canterbury. Murdstone in order to make a decision about David. Chapter 14: My Aunt Makes up Her Mind About MeĪunt Betsey meets with Mr. Chapter 13: The Sequel of My Resolutionĭavid arrives at Aunt Betsey's house. David decides to run away, but finds himself taken advantage of in the process. Micawber, having resolved his debts, returns home. Chapter 12: Liking Life on My Own Account no Better, I Form a Great Resolution Chapter 11: I Begin Life on My Own Account, and Don't Like Itĭavid, now in London, works at Mr. and Miss Murdstone make their intentions towards David clear. Chapter 10: I Become Neglected, and Am Provided ForĪfter the death of David's mother, Mr. Chapter 9: I Have a Memorable Birthdayĭavid is sent home after receiving some bad news. Especially One Happy Afternoonĭavid goes home for the holidays and is introduced to a new family member.

Chapter 7: My 'First Half' at Salem HouseĪs school begins at Salem House, David and Steerforth share stories. David meets some of the other boys at the school. Chapter 6: I Enlarge My Circle of Acquaintance Chapter 5: I Am Sent Awayĭavid is sent to Salem House by Mr. Chapter 4: I Fall into Disgraceĭavid returns home to find that many thing have changed. Before returning home, Peggotty tells David of his mothers marriage. Peggotty takes David to Yarmouth where he meets his nephew and niece. Chapter 2: I Observeĭavid shares some of his earliest memories. The narrator describes the circumstances of his birth. (1850) David Copperfield London, England Bradbury & Evans Prefaces, (18) Many elements within the novel follow events in Dickens' own life, and it is probably the most autobiographical of all of his novels.ĭickens, C. Like most of his works, it originally appeared in serial form a year earlier. David Copperfield is a novel by Charles Dickens.

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