Sammanfattning av David Copperfield, Chapter 3

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1. David and Peggotty travel by carrier’s cart to Yarmouth, where Ham takes them to a boat converted into a house.
2. David learns that Mr. Peggotty supports two orphaned relatives and the widow of his former boat partner.
3. David grows close to little Em’ly, who fears the sea’s dangers and dreams of becoming a lady.
4. Mr. Peggotty responds patiently to Mrs. Gummidge’s complaints, explaining that she misses her dead husband.
5. After a fortnight, David painfully parts from Em’ly and returns home, eager to see his mother.
6. Peggotty reveals his mother’s marriage; David meets Mr. Murdstone and finds his bedroom changed and a threatening dog outside.

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Mr. Murdstone’s command interrupts Clara’s response to her returning son. It establishes his controlling presence in the reunion that Davy longs to enjoy.

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