In which David meets new friends but is disturbed by his homecoming.

In which David is sent away to school but hears bad news from home.

In which the Micawbers give David friendly advice and he resolves to travel.

In which David tells his story and Betsey Trotwood arranges a momentous interview.

In which David revisits his childhood haunts and Steerforth buys a boat.

In which David chooses a profession but ignores a warning.

In which David is concerned with affairs of the heart but saddened by the treachery of an old friend.

In which Betsey Trotwood faces trouble and David finds that one profession is not enough.

In which the Copperfields entertain and something turns up at last for Mr. Micawber.

In which there is a storm at sea and a long journey ends.

In which David is angered by false humility and surprised by Betsey Trotwood's revelations.

In which Mr. Micawber exposes a series of crimes and David suffers a grievous loss.

In which David embarks on a long journey and a blind beggar shows him the way.