David Copperfield, Chapter 16: samenvatting

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1. Trotwood enters Doctor Strong’s school, feels ashamed of his unusual experiences, and joins the lowest class.
2. Agnes helps Trotwood study, while Mr. Wickfield invites him to remain and reveals his fear of losing his daughter.
3. Uriah Heep discusses his legal studies, repeatedly stresses his humility, and invites Trotwood to tea.
4. Trotwood grows comfortable at school and observes Doctor Strong’s generosity, Annie’s uneasiness, and Mrs. Markleham’s demands.
5. At Jack Maldon’s farewell party, Annie struggles to sing, then faints after his departure; her cherry-colored bow disappears.
6. Returning for Agnes’s bag, Trotwood sees Annie looking deeply troubled at her husband’s feet as he reads his manuscript.

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The warning identifies Doctor Strong’s trusting nature as both a strength and a possible weakness. His calm explanations contrast with the uneasiness Trotwood observes.

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