![]() ![]() He is a good-natured, loyal friend to both David and Mr. Of all the boys at the Salem House School, Traddies receives the most punishment. He is killed in a storm off Yarmouth along with Ham, who tries to save him. His true selfishness is shown when he deserts Em'ly, leaving her with his servant, Littimer. He has a surface polish and the good manners that deceive people who do not know him. James Steerforth A spoiled young man whom David admires. He has a wooden leg and repeats everything that Creakle says. Tungay The assistant and cruel companion of Mr. He is a fiery-faced man who enjoys flogging the boys with a cane. Creakle The sadistic headmaster of the Salem House School. Peggotty.Ĭharles Mell A schoolmaster at the Salem House boarding school. She constantly complains about her hardships, but when Em'ly runs away, she changes into a helpful, inspiring confidante of Mr. She is a quiet, compassionate young girl who wants to become a "lady," a desire that leads to unhappiness. She is David's childhood sweetheart, but becomes engaged to Ham and later runs away with Steerforth. He finally dies in an attempt to save Steerforth, Em'ly's seducer. ![]() He is in love with Em'ly and waits patiently for her after she runs away. Ham, like his uncle, is a considerate, kindly person. He is a warm-hearted man whose house is a refuge for anyone who needs help. He is an exceedingly mildmannered, frightened little man who is especially afraid of David's aunt, Betsey Trotwood.ĭaniel Peggotty Clara Peggotty's brother and a Yarmouth fisherman. Barkis The driver of the horse-cart that travels between Yarmouth and David's home, He is a shy, quiet man who uses David as a messenger in his courtship of Peggotty. She runs the Copperfield household and incessantly harasses David. A dark, handsome man who cruelly beats David and slowly drives David's mother to an early death. Peggotty marries Barkis, the cart-driver, and continues throughout the novel to be David's friend.Įdward Murdstone David's stepfather. She is a woman of intense loyalty and is David's only companion after his mother's death. Murdstone, who marries her because he is interested in her annuity.Ĭlara Peggotty The Copperfields' housekeeper, who also acts as David's nurse. She is an attractive, tender person, but impractical and emotional and easily taken in by Mr. When Dora dies, he marries Agnes Wickfield and by the novel's end, he has matured into a successful writer and adult.Ĭlara Copperfield David's mother. David first marries Dora Spenlow, an empty-headed young girl afterward, he realizes how incompatible they really are. David is a sensitive youth who first suffers under the cruel Murdstones and then is sent away to work in a wine warehouse. David Copperfield He is the central character in the novel and tells the story of his life from birth to adulthood. ![]()
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