David Copperfield Study Guide
David Copperfield study guide contains a biography of Charles Dickens, literature essays, a complete e-text, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
Charles Dickens' David Copperfield relates the story of a young boy's growth and development into maturity. It is written from the point of view of the mature adult who recounts his own obstacles and the obstacles of those around him and how it all shaped his life and his beliefs.
The story starts with an account of the birth and childhood of David Copperfield at his home, Blunderstone Rookery. He was born six months after the death of his father and under circumstances which one of the nurses claimed would cause him to lead an unlucky life. He is raised by his mother Clara and his nurse Peggotty, who give him a happy childhood. He remembers his mother as carefree and recalls the relaxed atmosphere that the three of them had together. He…
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- Summary and Analysis of Chapters 31-35
- Summary and Analysis of Chapters 36-45
- Summary and Analysis of Chapters 46-50
- Summary and Analysis of Chapters 51-55
- Summary and Analysis of Chapters 56-64
- Trials and Tribulations of the Victorian Era
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