David Copperfield: Mrs. Steerforth's News and Emily's Disappearance

TLDRIn this chapter, Mrs. Steerforth spreads the news about Emily, while David and Mr. Peggotty plan to search for her in London. Miss Mowcher reveals her unwitting involvement in Steerforth's plan, and Rosa Dartle expresses her desire to punish Emily. Meanwhile, Mr. Peggotty forgives Emily and sets off to find her. In Chapter 33, David takes Peggotty to meet Mr. Spenlow, who reveals Murdstone's marriage plans. David attends Dora's birthday party and becomes engaged to her. In Chapter 34, David writes to Agnes about his engagement and the unfortunate events in Yarmouth.

Key insights

💡Mrs. Steerforth's news about Emily creates sympathy for the Peggottys.

💔Miss Mowcher unknowingly played a part in Steerforth's plan and feels guilty.

🔍Mr. Peggotty and David decide to search for Emily in London.

💍David meets Dora Spenlow at her birthday party and they become engaged.

📝David writes to Agnes about his engagement and the events in Yarmouth.

Q&A

What is Mrs. Steerforth's news about?

—Mrs. Steerforth's news is about Emily's disappearance.

What does Miss Mowcher reveal?

—Miss Mowcher reveals her unintentional involvement in Steerforth's plan.

What do Mr. Peggotty and David plan to do?

—Mr. Peggotty and David plan to search for Emily in London.

Who does David meet at Dora's birthday party?

—David meets Dora Spenlow at her birthday party.

What does David write to Agnes about?

—David writes to Agnes about his engagement and the events in Yarmouth.

Timestamped Summary

00:08Mrs. Steerforth's news about Emily spreads in the town.

00:19Mr. Peggotty and David decide to search for Emily in London.

01:08David meets Dora Spenlow at her birthday party and they become engaged.

02:34David writes to Agnes about his engagement and the events in Yarmouth.

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