David Copperfield
Chapter 20: Steerforth's Home
by Charles Dickens
David spends a few days in London before returning to Yarmouth.
David spends a few days in London before returning to Yarmouth.
The author discusses the different presentations of wealth in European and American culture, focusing on the concept of "a well furnished apartment".
The men are assisted by runaway slaves. They find food, but also discover several dead bodies.
Jasper tells Grewgious about the previous evening's dinner party. Reverend Crisparkle makes some alarming discoveries at Cloisterham Weir. Evidence in the case against Neville continues to mount.
Mrs. Clements describes Anne's childhood and the scandal that surrounded her mother and Sir Percival.
A poor beggar boy is left with nothing but a beautiful pear tree when his father dies. A fox sees the pear tree and promises to bring him good luck if he does what he is told. His life is transformed and the fox asks only for a coffin when he dies because he is the one responsible for the former beggar’s good fortune.
Mary and Dickon speak in a Yorkshire dialect and Colin joins them for the first time. Colin asks Dickon about the great gray tree from which his mother fell. Ben Weatherstaff sees the children and insults Colin.
Spike and Don Juan arrive at the lighthouse. Harry and Rose speak to Don Juan. The men fear Mulford's "ghost."
Catherine meets with Isabella for the first time in three days. Isabella tells Catherine that she has received a letter from John, stating his intention to propose to Catherine.
Newland travels to Boston.
Jo runs into Laurie and the two trade secrets.
Heyward attempts to protect Hawkeye, leading to a contest of marksmanship. Cora makes a plea to Tamenund.
Major Cavalcanti visits the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Pip returns to Satis House, but continues to feel inadequate around Estella.
Marianne has finally seen her errors of being selfish and unjust toward many; her repentance is sincere, and she also laments her impropriety with Willoughby.
Svidrigailov visits Sonia, assuring her that her family will be taken care of. After a series of strange dreams, a dazed Svidrigailov uses Dunya's revolver to take his own life.
Ram Dass describes his fascination of Sara.
Booker implements an unorthodox plan for the new construction, and works to overcome the objections of prospective students and their parents.
David finally meets the headmaster, and continues to make new friends at Canterbury. Jack Maldon's departure leaves Annie very emotional.
The Bird family prepares for another Christmas.
Mr. Dunn finds himself in real danger as the movie continues filming.
A sudden and fierce storm causes the boys to reexamine their decisions.
Pip is visited by his benefactor, and although horrified by the implications, Pip feels a loyalty to his benefactor.
Du Bois discusses the progression of the black man after emancipation.