David Copperfield · Character
Littimer
Steerforth's smug, manipulative valet.
minor
Also known as the respectable Littimer, the staid Littimer, No Littimer, Mr. Littimer
First appearance: xx steerforth s home
Littimer shows up with force in XXIII: I Corroborate Mr. Dick, and Choose a Profession. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Seen at the coach departure; Steerforth notes he knows his duties; David feels young in his presence.
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In XXIII: I Corroborate Mr. Dick, and Choose a Profession: Seen at the coach departure; Steerforth notes he knows his duties; David feels young in his presence. Later, in XLVI: Intelligence: Steerforth's former…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional peak of David's concealed grief and the…
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- XXIII: I Corroborate Mr. Dick, and Choose a Profession
- XLVI: Intelligence
- LXI: I Am Shown Two Interesting Penitents
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See Littimer in xx steerforth s home