Doctors' Commons

After David finishes school in Canterbury with Dr. Strong, Aunt Betsey asks him what it is that he wants to do with is life. With David being unsure of the answer, Betsey suggests that David take up an apprenticeship to become a proctor. Doctors' Commons is where David takes up his apprenticeship under Mr. Spenlow and Mr. Jorkins. During his apprenticeship, David enjoys a newfound sense of freedom living on his own in London. His aunt had an apartment arranged for him to stay in while he learned how to become a proctor. She also hired Mrs. Crupp to cook for David.

Cholera outbreak

Submitted by Darrell Goodwin on

A major event occurring during Queen Victoria’s reign that could affect how the reader views the novel was the cholera outbreak in England which lasted from 1846-1860. A large part of the issue in controlling the spread in England at the time was misunderstanding and misinformation, particularly pertaining to how the disease spread.

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