David Copperfield · Character

Jip

Dora's small, spoiled pet dog.

minor

Also known as little Jip

First appearance: xxvi i fall into captivity

Jip's tie to Dora Spenlow is one of the pressures that moves David Copperfield—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Dora's little dog, present at the picnic and later in Miss Mills's room during David's visit.

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With Dora Spenlow (family): Dora dotes on her little dog Jip as a beloved pet and constant companion, reflecting her childlike nature. With Dora Spenlow (family): Dora dotes on her little dog Jip as a beloved pet and constant companion, reflecting her childlike nature. With Dora Spenlow (family): Dora dotes on her little dog Jip as a beloved pet and constant companion, reflecting her childlike nature.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Dora Spenlow
family · positive
Dora dotes on her little dog Jip as a beloved pet and constant companion, reflecting her… How this plays out →
Dora Spenlow
family · positive
Dora dotes on her little dog Jip as a beloved pet and constant companion, reflecting her… How this plays out →
Dora Spenlow
family · positive
Dora dotes on her little dog Jip as a beloved pet and constant companion, reflecting her… How this plays out →

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Blissful
Dora's little dog, present at the picnic and later in Miss Mills's room during David's visit.
A Little Cold Water
Jip is Dora's dog, who barks at David and must have a mutton-chop every day at twelve or he will die, according to Dora.
A Dissolution of Partnership
Jip goes missing during Dora's stay at Putney, causing great distress, but is eventually found.
Dora's Aunts
Growls and howls at Betsey Trotwood, is muffled in a towel and shut in the plate-warmer when she visits.
XLIII: Another Retrospect
Dora's dog, given a Chinese house with bells and included in the wedding journey.
XLIV: Our Housekeeping
Dora's dog, who disrupts her housekeeping attempts by walking on the account-book and tearing the cookery book.
Domestic
Dora's aging dog, who barks at Aunt Betsey's spectacles and is a source of comfort to Dora.
LIII: Another Retrospect
Dora's dog, grows old and feeble, dies at David's feet just after Dora's death.

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