David Copperfield, Chapter 29: samenvatting

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1. Daisy obtains leave from Mr. Spenlow, attends a church court case, and travels to Highgate.
2. Rosa watches Daisy and Steerforth closely, then discovers that Daisy cannot explain Steerforth’s absences.
3. At dinner, Rosa asks whether similar natures become deeply divided when serious disagreements arise.
4. Steerforth charms Rosa into friendliness and persuades her to sing, but she strikes him when he embraces her.
5. Before bed, Steerforth asks Daisy to remember his best qualities if they part, and Daisy declares his unchanged affection.
6. Daisy looks at the sleeping Steerforth before leaving at dawn, and his narration marks their friendship as broken.

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Steerforth’s request introduces possible separation into an affectionate farewell. Daisy answers with unconditional devotion rather than asking why Steerforth raises the possibility.

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