David Copperfield, Chapter 40: riassunto
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In Chapter 40, Davy meets Mr. Peggotty in the snow and hears about his unsuccessful search for Emily through France, Italy, and the Swiss mountains, while Martha secretly listens. Letters and money from Emily give her uncle a fresh lead on the Upper Rhine, and he prepares to continue his search.
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- Nearly a week afterward, Davy sees Martha near a church and meets Mr. Peggotty, whom he takes into an inn.
- Mr. Peggotty describes his journey abroad, the kindness of strangers, and his failure to reach Emily before she leaves.
- Martha listens secretly as he describes his hopes of forgiving Emily and bringing her home.
- Emily’s letters reveal her anguish, and a recent payment bears a postmark that gives Mr. Peggotty another destination.
- After hearing about Ham’s dangerous work, Davy accompanies Mr. Peggotty toward his lodging, then returns unsuccessfully to look for Martha.

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Mr. Peggotty’s concern centers on recovering Emily rather than confronting her companion. The statement explains his plans to forgive her and bring her home.
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What gives Mr. Peggotty his next destination?
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“David Copperfield, Chapter 40: riassunto.” Library of Alexandria, 2026, libraryofalexandria.com/it/pages/david-copperfield-chapter-40-summary.
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“David Copperfield, Chapter 40: riassunto.” Library of Alexandria, 2026. https://libraryofalexandria.com/it/pages/david-copperfield-chapter-40-summary.
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