Stephen King
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David Copperfield Characters
| Character Name | Description |
|---|---|
| David Copperfield | The main character, grows from a boy into a man, facing many struggles but finding success as a writer. |
| Clara Copperfield | David’s kind and gentle mother, often dominated by others. |
| Mr. Murdstone | David’s cruel stepfather, who tries to control him and his mother. |
| Miss Jane Murdstone | Mr. Murdstone’s equally harsh sister, who makes life hard for David and his mother. |
| Peggotty | The loyal and loving nurse of David, always there to support him. |
| Daniel Peggotty | Peggotty’s brother, a kind fisherman who cares for his family deeply. |
| Emily (Little Em’ly) | Peggotty’s niece, beautiful but naive, who dreams of a better life but faces many troubles. |
| Ham Peggotty | Peggotty’s nephew, strong and good-hearted, in love with Emily. |
| Barkis | A wagon driver who marries Peggotty, known for saying “Barkis is willin’.” |
| Betsey Trotwood | David’s eccentric but caring great-aunt, who becomes his guardian and helps him through tough times. |
| Mr. Dick | A kind but simple-minded man who lives with Betsey Trotwood and becomes David’s friend. |
| James Steerforth | David’s school friend, charming but selfish, whose actions cause harm to others. |
| Mrs. Steerforth | James Steerforth’s proud and doting mother, who refuses to see her son’s flaws. |
| Rosa Dartle | Mrs. Steerforth’s bitter and sharp-tongued companion, scarred both physically and emotionally. |
| Tommy Traddles | David’s schoolmate and loyal friend, always cheerful despite hardships. |
| Uriah Heep | A sly, deceitful man who pretends to be humble while plotting against others. |
| Mr. Micawber | A constantly struggling but optimistic man, always hoping for “something to turn up.” |
| Mrs. Micawber | Mr. Micawber’s supportive wife, often struggling with the family’s financial troubles. |
| Wilkins Micawber Jr. | One of the many children of the Micawbers, a minor character in the story. |
| Miss Betsey Micawber | Another of the Micawber children, mentioned briefly in the novel. |
| The Twins (Micawbers) | The youngest Micawber children, who are occasionally referenced. |
| Clara Peggotty | David’s devoted nursemaid, who becomes Barkis’s wife. |
| Mrs. Gummidge | A widow who lives with the Peggottys and constantly complains about her lot in life. |
| Mr. Creakle | The cruel headmaster at Salem House, David’s school. |
| Mrs. Creakle | The headmaster’s wife, quieter and less involved than her husband. |
| Tungay | Mr. Creakle’s assistant, who is just as harsh and unkind. |
| Joram | A boatbuilder who marries Peggotty’s daughter. |
| Minnie Joram | Peggotty’s daughter who marries Joram, the boatbuilder. |
| Martha Endell | A friend of Emily’s who falls into disgrace but later helps to save her. |
| Doctor Strong | David’s mentor and employer, a kind-hearted schoolmaster. |
| Annie Strong | Doctor Strong’s much younger wife, who is loyal despite suspicions about her faithfulness. |
| Jack Maldon | A relative of Annie Strong, whose flirtation with her causes gossip. |
| Mr. Wickfield | A lawyer and father to Agnes, who struggles with alcoholism. |
| Agnes Wickfield | David’s close friend and later his wife, known for her kindness and calm nature. |
| Uriah Heep’s Mother | Uriah’s equally manipulative mother, who encourages his deceitful ways. |
| Mrs. Markleham | Annie Strong’s mother, known for meddling in her daughter’s life. |
| Mr. Omer | An undertaker who helps with Clara Copperfield’s funeral. |
| Minnie Omer | Mr. Omer’s daughter, later marries Joram the boatbuilder. |
| Miss Mowcher | A small woman and hairdresser who becomes involved in the Steerforth subplot. |
| Mr. Spenlow | A lawyer who employs David as a clerk and is the father of Dora Spenlow. |
| Dora Spenlow | David’s first wife, sweet but childish and unable to manage a household. |
| Miss Lavinia Spenlow | Dora Spenlow’s aunt, who takes care of her after Mr. Spenlow dies. |
| Miss Clarissa Spenlow | Another of Dora’s aunts, who lives with Lavinia and Dora. |
| Julia Mills | Dora’s friend, who later moves abroad, leaving Dora lonely. |
| Sophia | The maid of Dora and David, often confused and ineffective. |
| Janet | Betsey Trotwood’s loyal servant, who helps her run her household. |
| Mr. Sharp | A teacher at Salem House who works under Mr. Creakle. |
| Mr. Mell | Another teacher at Salem House, dismissed after a clash with Steerforth. |
| Mrs. Fibbitson | A minor character, mentioned only briefly in the novel. |
| Mrs. Grayper | Another minor character, involved in the story’s background. |
| Mary Anne | Servant to the Micawber family, often part of their chaotic life. |
| Miss Shepherd | David’s childhood crush, whom he briefly adores before moving on. |
| The Waiter (At Yarmouth) | A small role, serving customers at the Yarmouth inn where David stays. |
| Mr. Chillip | The doctor who assists with David’s birth and later attends Clara Copperfield. |
| Mick Walker | One of David’s schoolmates at Salem House. |
| Mealy Potatoes | Another student at Salem House, a minor character. |
| The Turnkey | The keeper of the prison where Micawber is briefly held. |
| Mr. Littimer | Steerforth’s cold and efficient servant, who plays a role in Emily’s downfall. |
| Miss Larkins | A woman David admires as a young man, though the romance never develops. |
| The Proctor | A minor character at the Doctors’ Commons where David works. |
| Mrs. Crupp | David’s landlady when he first moves to London. |
| Mick Walker | A minor character, one of David’s schoolmates at Salem House. |
| Mealy Potatoes | Another schoolmate of David’s at Salem House, also a minor character. |
| Julia Mills | Dora Spenlow’s close friend, who travels abroad later in the story. |
| The Butcher | A minor character, appearing briefly during a scene in London. |
| The Groom | Appears briefly as a worker for one of the families in the story. |
| The Waiter | A minor character who serves food in different scenes. |
| Mr. Wickfield’s Clerk | Works for Mr. Wickfield’s law firm. |
| Martha’s Employer | Helps Martha regain stability after her troubled past. |
| Mr. Jorkins | Mr. Spenlow’s business partner, often absent from the main storyline. |
| The Carrier | A minor character involved with transporting goods. |
| The Butcher’s Boy | A young boy who works in a butcher’s shop. |
| The Miller | Another minor character mentioned briefly in the novel. |
| The Beggar | Appears briefly, asking for charity in one scene. |
| The Man with the Wooden Leg | A minor character, mentioned during a brief encounter. |
| The Coachman | Drives a coach in one of the London scenes. |
| The Old Soldier | Appears in a brief scene during David’s travels. |
| The Sailor | A minor character, briefly encountered at Yarmouth. |
| The Usher | Works at one of the schools David attends. |
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