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How was the night David was born?
How was the night David was born?
It was a wild night and there was a storm.
What was the family like?
What was the family like?
His father was dead.His mother was ill.
Who was Peggotty?
Who was Peggotty?
She was a servant and a friend.
Who visited the family?
Who visited the family?
What did Betsey Trotwood ask about?
What did Betsey Trotwood ask about?
How was David's mother?
How was David's mother?
What did Betsey Trotwood do when she knew the baby was a boy?
What did Betsey Trotwood do when she knew the baby was a boy?
Who were the women who looked after David?
Who were the women who looked after David?
What happened one Sunday?
What happened one Sunday?
How did David feel towards Mr. Murdstone?
How did David feel towards Mr. Murdstone?
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David's birth night
David's birth night
The night David was born was stormy and wild.
David's family
David's family
David's father was deceased, and his mother was unwell.
Who was Peggotty?
Who was Peggotty?
Peggotty was a loyal servant and dear friend to the family.
Who visited David's family?
Who visited David's family?
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What did Betsey Trotwood ask about?
What did Betsey Trotwood ask about?
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David's mother's health
David's mother's health
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Betsey Trotwood's reaction to David's gender.
Betsey Trotwood's reaction to David's gender.
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Who looked after David?
Who looked after David?
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What happened on Sunday?
What happened on Sunday?
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David's feelings towards Mr. Murdstone
David's feelings towards Mr. Murdstone
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Study Notes
David Copperfield: Chapter 1 Summary
- David was born on a stormy night, characterized by a wild atmosphere.
- His family consisted of an ill mother and a deceased father.
- Peggotty, a servant, played a dual role as a caretaker and a friend to David.
- Miss Betsey Trotwood, David’s father's aunt, was the only relative who visited the family; she had a loud personality.
- Betsey expressed a desire to take care of the baby if it was a girl, showing her wish for a female child.
- David's mother was unwell, leading her to retreat to her room during significant moments.
- Upon learning David was a boy, Betsey became angry and left the house immediately, indicating her disdain for boys.
- The main caregivers during David's early life were his mother and Peggotty, both of whom he loved for their kindness and care.
- One Sunday, while attending church, a stranger approached David's family, which made him feel uneasy, especially due to the man’s appearance with black hair.
- David had an instinctive dislike for Mr. Murdstone, despite Mr. Murdstone’s smile, which David did not return.
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Test your knowledge of the first chapter of 'David Copperfield' with these flashcards. Explore key characters and events that shape David's early life, including his family dynamics and significant figures like Peggotty and Miss Betsey Trotwood.
