David Copperfield
Chapter 4: I Fall into Disgrace
by Charles Dickens
David returns home to find that many thing have changed.
David returns home to find that many thing have changed.
The ladies frequent church, for varying reasons. Agnes Grey meets with Mr. Weson again, which leads to teasing from the Murray girls.
Jonathan journals about his conversation with Count Dracula regarding England and the new estate in London that Jonathan secured for him. He notices strange things about the Count and his castle that makes him feel uneasy and like a prisoner.
Mina, Jonathan’s girlfriend, writes letters back and forth to her friend Lucy about the young men in her life, Dr. Jack Seward and Quincey Morris. Arthur Holmwood introduced Lucy to Quincey Morris.
Anne quickly adjusts to school but finds it unbearable once Gilbert Blythe shows up.
Alice Hindman continues to pine for her past lover.
One bride helps another.
A young man and maiden were to be married. However, every night the young man bathed in the small pools in the forest and the Yara sang to him, trying to lure him from his betrothed.
Mrs. Michelson tells of Marian's illness and treatment. Sir Percival suddenly decides to make changes.
Mary wanders about the garden. Later, she asks Martha if she has any tools to aid in gardening. Martha tells her to write a letter to Dickon to bring some tools for her. As Martha leaves, Mary hears a faint sound of someone crying.
The Count of Monte Cristo saves Maximilian, and then finds happiness once again.
Chapter XIII makes us feel tense and worried that Catherine will cave in to the inconsiderate demands of James, Isabella, and John. When John lies to the Tilneys, telling them that Catherine cannot go for a walk, he confirms our opinion of him as a selfish, conceited twit.
Darnay makes an admission to Dr. Manette and asks for a promise. Dr. Manette asks for a promise in return from Darnay.
A man is found in an unusual business agreement and entreats Holmes for his help.
While in hiding, Pip is told of Compeyson's return.
The men hunt and forage for food during their travels through Lake Kissimmee. They flee from Indians.
William reveals to M. Reuter that he overheard her conversation. The class has a new student, but the professor is unkind.
The author’s great love of his native country. His master’s observations upon the constitution and administration of England, as described by the author, with parallel cases and comparisons. His master’s observations upon human nature.
David and Tommy Traddles are called to the Micawber home.
Dr. Manette testifies at Darnay's trial.
Phoebe helps Hepzibah make breakfast while noticing her strange behavior. Clifford comes downsrtairs to breakfast and ignores his sister, Hepzibah. When she explains her new occupation as shopkeeper, Clifford assures her that he is not ashamed of her, but weeps over his own life.
Monsieur Noirtier changes his will to aid Valentine.
Pip has dinner with Jaggers. Jaggers warns Pip about Drummle.
A palmist's predictions come true.