David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (Book Analysis)

This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including social class, the education system and coming of age. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 58-page reading guide is structured as follows:

• Biography of Charles Dickens
• Presentation of David Copperfield
• Summary of David Copperfield
• Character study
  • David Copperfield
  • James Steerforth
  • Clara Copperfield
  • Clara Peggotty
  • Edward Murdstone
  • Jane Murdstone
  • Miss Betsey Trotwood
  • Dora Spenlow
  • Agnes Wickfield
  • Mr Wickfield
  • Rosa Dartle
  • Mr Peggotty
  • Ham Peggotty
  • Mr Barkis
  • The Creakles
  • Mrs Gummidge
  • The Strongs
  • Emily
  • Mr Mell
  • Tommy Traddles
  • Uriah Heep
  • Mr Dick
  • The Micawbers
• Analysis of David Copperfield
  • Identity
  • Education
  • Death and the sea

About David Copperfield

David Copperfield is one of Charles Dickens’ most popular novels, and also his most autobiographical work. Its eponymous protagonist shares many similarities with Dickens himself: both lost their parents at a young age, were forced to work in harsh conditions while they were still children, and eventually overcame their humble origins to find success and happiness. Through this work, Dickens explores weighty themes such as identity, morality and the shortcomings of the Victorian education system.

About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens was one of the best-known and most acclaimed novelists of Victorian England. He was also a prominent social critic, and frequently used his writing to denounce the injustices faced by the poor and vulnerable in 19th-century Britain, as well as campaigning tirelessly for social reform. He was a prolific writer, and published many novels, novellas, short stories and non-fiction articles. Dickens’ most famous works include Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and A Christmas Carol, and many of his books are still widely read and studied today.