Chapter 10 and 11 of David Copperfield: Clara's Funeral and David's New Life in London

TLDRAfter Clara's funeral, Peggotty is fired and decides to go to Yarmouth. David goes with her and meets little Emily. David then starts working at Murdstone and Grinby's warehouse in London, where he feels miserable. He stays with the Micawbers, who are constantly struggling financially. Mr. Micawber is eventually arrested and sent to prison. David decides to run away and find his great-aunt.

Key insights

David accompanies Peggotty to Yarmouth and meets little Emily.

💼David starts working at Murdstone and Grinby's warehouse in London.

💔David feels miserable and drained of hope at the warehouse.

💸David stays with the struggling Micawber family in London.

🔐David's journey to find his great-aunt begins as he runs away from London.

Q&A

Who does David meet in Yarmouth?

David meets little Emily, who is growing up and attending school.

Where does David start working in London?

David starts working at Murdstone and Grinby's warehouse.

How does David feel at the warehouse?

David feels miserable and drained of hope while working at the warehouse.

Where does David stay in London?

David stays with the struggling Micawber family.

What motivates David to run away from London?

David runs away to find his great-aunt and escape his current situation.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Chapter 10 of David Copperfield begins after Clara's funeral. Peggotty is fired and decides to go to Yarmouth.

00:27David accompanies Peggotty to Yarmouth and meets little Emily, who is growing up and attending school.

02:45David starts working at Murdstone and Grinby's warehouse in London.

04:42David feels miserable and drained of hope while working at the warehouse.

06:24David stays with the struggling Micawber family in London.

08:47Mr. Micawber is arrested and sent to prison, and David runs away to find his great-aunt.