David Copperfield
Chapter 2: I Observe
by Charles Dickens
David shares some of his earliest memories.
David shares some of his earliest memories.
David arrives at Aunt Betsey's house.
George encounters Seneca Doane on the train back to Zenith. George attempts to help Riesling with his legal matters, but is met with resistance from an embittered Zilla. George refuses to allow his son to transfer schools.
Coverdale observes his new companions.
Pip's continued visits to Satis House create a distance between himself and Joe. Pip is devastated by Miss Havisham's decision.
Pip is shocked and disappointed with the situation at home. Pip reconsiders Herbert's offer.
A discussion of the English settlers colonizing Florida.
The year ends and Muriel and the narrator mourn the death of Arthur.
Phoebe meets her cousin, Judge Pyncheon. Although he smiles at her she recalls what Holgrave told her about a photograph revealing one’s true nature. Phoebe makes a connection between the Judge and the late Colonel. The Judge offers to help Clifford and Hepzibah financially, but Hepzibah refuses.
Du Bois discusses Albany, the heart of the Black Belt of the South.
After much discussion, Kenyon unveils his latest statue, Cleopatra, to Miriam.
Dorothy and her friends are allowed to see the Wizard of Oz individually. He tells each they are to kill the Wicked Witch.
Upon arriving in New York, Newland is surprised to meet an acquaintance from London.
A woman fears she has been forgotten.
Dorian reveals his interest in Sibyl Vane to Lord Henry.
The Yankee makes plans to start a newspaper. Because of a mix-up, Sir Sagramor challenges the Yankee to a battle. The king suggests to the Yankee that he should go out adventuring to gain reknown in order to make himself more worthy to fight Sir Sagamor.
Franz and Albert enjoy the last day of Carnival. Albert is stuck by the love of a peasant dressed woman at Carnival, who arranges a meeting for the two of them.
The town establishes a mill association and names its board.
Raymond and Vida, now active in town activities, are married. Vida is jealous and resentful of Carol taking Will's love for granted.
Harold faces destruction when his partner, Mrs. Westmacott’s brother, abandons him with a massive debt that he may never be able to pay back. He tries to take a noble stand for his creditors and Clara vows to stay by him.
The visit to Blackwater provides no new information, but Walter is followed once more. He and Marian continue, making arrangements to find Mrs. Clements.
Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.
Mrs. Rachel Lynde receives word of a new addition to the Cuthbert home.
Andrea (Benedetto) has an encounter with his old prison mate, Caderousse.
Dorothy and her friends come upon the flying gargoyles (or “gurgles” as she calls them).