David Copperfield, Chapter 10: samenvatting

Wat er gebeurt

1. Miss Murdstone dismisses Peggotty, but allows David to accompany her on a visit to her brother in Yarmouth.
2. Peggotty discusses marrying Mr. Barkis, while David renews his affection for little Em’ly and praises Steerforth to her family.
3. Mr. Barkis courts Peggotty with gifts, then quietly marries her during a holiday outing with David and Em’ly.
4. Peggotty promises David a permanent room, but he returns home to prolonged isolation, interrupted by her weekly visits.
5. Mr. Quinion visits, and Mr. Murdstone announces that David must earn his living in the wine business rather than attend school.
6. David leaves with Mr. Quinion for the London coach, watching his home and his mother’s grave disappear from view.

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Waar je op kunt letten

David distinguishes persistent neglect from physical punishment. The sentence explains why a home that supplies basic needs still causes him lasting suffering.

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