Storytime for Grownups David Copperfield: Chapter 2
Jan 12, 2026
Join as the host reflects on childhood memories, diving into David's early perceptions with warmth and humor. Discover the vivid sensations of Peggy's kitchen and the playful tales of crocodiles shared with Peggotty. Experience the tension introduced by Mr. Murdstone, whose cold demeanor contrasts with the gaiety of others during a seaside visit. Themes of jealousy, maternal pride, and emotional farewells weave through the narrative, creating a rich tapestry of young David's formative experiences.
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Give Yourself Permission To Laugh
- Faith Moore gives listeners permission to laugh at Dickens' humor and enjoy the book as storytelling first.
- She encourages embracing the novel's comedic elements instead of treating it solely as academic text.
Miss Betsy: Abrupt Protector With Trauma
- Faith Moore reframes Miss Betsy as both ridiculous and a rare authority figure in the household.
- She argues Betsy's abruptness masks trauma and a sincere wish to protect a future girl from past harms.
Why Betsy Left Over Baby's Gender
- Faith Moore explains Miss Betsy's departure after learning the baby is a boy stems from her lost chance to raise a daughter.
- That refusal combines wounded pride with a longing to mold a safer life for a female relative.
