Student Question
How did Miss Trotwood inform Copperfield about his schooling?
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Miss Trotwood informs David Copperfield about his schooling while they are playing backgammon, asking if he would like to attend school in Canterbury. David, eager to continue his education and appreciative of its proximity, agrees. Miss Trotwood, in her typically abrupt manner, asks if he is ready to leave the next day, to which David consents. She then instructs her maid, Janet, to pack his trunk and prepare for his departure.
David knows his aunt likes him—especially after she begins calling him Trot—but he wonders about his schooling. Then one night at the beginning of chapter 15, as they are playing backgammon, Miss Trotwood asks David if he would like to go to school in Canterbury. Since Canterbury is not far away and since he wants to continue his education, David says yes.
Miss Trotwood then asks (in her usual abrupt way) if he is willing to leave the next day. David is by now used to these surprises, so he again says yes. Miss Trotwood then orders the maid, Janet, to pack up his trunk and order ("hire") the grey pony. David feels sorry to leave Mr. Dick, but is very glad when he gets to board with Mr. Wickfield.
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