Summary Chapter 2
David Copperfield's sensate life begins with his awareness of his mother who has "pretty hair and a youthful shape" and his awareness of Peggotty who is rather stout of figure but sanguine of complexion. David also takes note of the multiple odors/aroma that simultaneously emanate from the pantry, the empty dog-kennel and pigeon-house on a pole in the backyard, and the way the buttons in the back of Peggotty's gown tend to unfasten and scatter when Peggotty expands on account of indignation or some other strong emotional reaction. Typically, when the trio attends church, David daydreams, and Peggotty chides David for daydreaming. Typically, David is barely awake when the service concludes. One day, while Mrs. Copperfield is away visiting a neighbor, David reads out aloud about crocodiles
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