The day David Copperfield is born, his rich, eccentric Aunt Betsey Trotwood storms away in disapproval because the new baby is not a girl. David is raised by his young mother, who was widowed before he was born, and their kind servant, Clara Peggotty. But his wonderful childhood is spoilt when Mr. Murdstone begins to seek the hand of His Mother. David happily goes with Peggotty to visit her family in Yarmouth. Her Daniel (her …showed first 75 words of 512 total…

…showed last 75 words of 512 total…lends him some money for a fresh start. Emily asks David to take a letter to Ham, so he goes to Yarmouth and finds there is a big storm and sees Ham trying to save Steerforth. They both drown and are dragged out onto the beach, David lays the letter in Ham's hand. David, who is in love with Agnes realises she feels the same so they marry,have children and live happily ever after.