# Mr. Chillip — David Copperfield character guide

> Mr. Chillip in David Copperfield by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The mild Mr. Chillip, Little Mr. Chillip

**First appearance:** 0004-i-i-am-born

## Who they are

A timid doctor who attends David's birth.

## In the story

### [David Copperfield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_copperfield_se/chapters/david-copperfield)

The mild-mannered doctor who delivers David and interacts with Betsey Trotwood.

### [I Am Born](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_copperfield_se/chapters/i-i-am-born)

The mild-mannered doctor attending Clara's childbirth, who informs Miss Betsey that the baby is a boy.

### [I Have a Memorable Birthday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_copperfield_se/chapters/ix-i-have-a-memorable-birthday)

The mild doctor who attends the funeral and tries to comfort David, but is rebuffed by Miss Murdstone.

### [Some Old Scenes, and Some New People](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_copperfield_se/chapters/xxii-some-old-scenes-and-some-new-people)

Mentioned as having remarried and having a sickly baby.

### [LIX: Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_copperfield_se/chapters/lix-return)

David encounters him in the coffee room; Mr. Chillip recalls officiating at David's birth and shares news of his own life.

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