Concetti Chiave
- David Copperfield's early life is marked by his father's death and a happy childhood until his mother's remarriage to Edward Murdstone.
- Edward Murdstone and his sister impose strict discipline, leading to David's mother's death and causing David to work in London at a young age.
- David finds solace with the Micawber family, despite their financial struggles, before seeking refuge with his great-aunt Betsey Trotwood.
- Betsey Trotwood supports David's education and career, enabling him to become a writer and parliamentary reporter.
- David experiences personal growth through relationships, ultimately finding true love with Agnes Wickfield after a failed marriage to Dora Spenlow.
Lodgings with the micawber family
The story of Fortunately for him, he finds lodgings with the delightful Micawber family, always in debt but merry and bright.
When they are sent to the debtors’ prison, David seeks help with his great-aunt Betsey Trotwood. She takes care of him and sends him to an excellent school in Canterbury; she also helps him find lodgings with Mr Wickfield, a lawyer who lives with his young daughter, Agnes.
David's literary journey
David begins to write poetry, and also learns shortland so he can become a parliamentary reporter; he marries a sweet but superficial girl, Dora Spenlow, but soon realises that she is too immature to be a good wife.
His first book is a great success, but David’s happiness is ruined by Dora’s death. In the end he realizes that he has always loved Agnes Wickfield, and the two get married. David becomes a famous writer.
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