Chapter 13-15 of David Copperfield: A Journey to Dover and a New Guardian

TLDRIn chapters 13-15 of David Copperfield, David walks to Dover, faces hardships, and finally arrives at his aunt's cottage. Miss Betsy takes him in and confronts his previous guardians, the Murdstones. She becomes David's new guardian and renames him Trotwood Copperfield. David settles in at the cottage and prepares to attend school in Canterbury, with the approval of Miss Betsy and Mr. Dick.

Key insights

💼David overcomes hardships and arrives at Miss Betsy's cottage in Dover.

👩‍⚖️Miss Betsy confronts the Murdstones and becomes David's new guardian.

✍️Mr. Dick struggles with writing his autobiography but is eccentric yet harmless.

🏡David settles in at Miss Betsy's cottage and gains her approval.

🏫Miss Betsy decides to send David to school in Canterbury, where he will board with Mr. Wickfield.

Q&A

What challenges does David face on his journey to Dover?

During his journey to Dover, David faces hardships such as selling his waistcoat and jacket, sleeping outdoors, and being accosted and robbed by a tinker.

Who becomes David's new guardian?

Miss Betsy, David's aunt, becomes his new guardian after confronting the Murdstones and seeing their mistreatment of David.

What struggles does Mr. Dick face?

Mr. Dick struggles with writing his autobiography due to references to the beheading of King Charles the first continuously creeping into his writing.

How does David settle in at Miss Betsy's cottage?

David settles in at Miss Betsy's cottage, enjoying the company of Mr. Dick and gaining Miss Betsy's approval. He feels grateful that his time at Murdstone and Grinby's warehouse is over.

Where will David attend school?

David will attend a school in Canterbury. Mr. Wickfield recommends Doctor Strong's school, where David will board at Mr. Wickfield's house.

Timestamped Summary

00:09Chapter 13: David walks to Dover, facing hardships along the way.

00:35Chapter 13: David arrives at Miss Betsy's cottage in Dover and meets his aunt for the first time.

01:06Chapter 13: Miss Betsy and Mr. Dick discuss David's history and the mistreatment by David's previous guardians.

01:26Chapter 14: Miss Betsy contacts the Murdstones and confronts them about their treatment of David.

01:24Chapter 15: Miss Betsy declares herself and Mr. Dick as joint guardians of David and renames him Trotwood Copperfield.

02:30Chapter 15: David settles in at Miss Betsy's cottage and enjoys the company of Mr. Dick.

02:43Chapter 15: Miss Betsy consults her lawyer and decides to send David to school in Canterbury.

03:04Chapter 15: David arrives in Canterbury and prepares to attend school while boarding with Mr. Wickfield.