David Copperfield · Character
Mr. Quinion
Manager of Murdstone and Grinby's warehouse where David works.
minor
Also known as Quinion, Mr. ¬ÝQuinion
First appearance: XI: I Begin Life on My Own Account, and Don’t Like It
Mr. Quinion shows up with force in II: I Observe. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In II: I Observe: Friend of Mr. Murdstone who calls David 'Mrs. Copperfield's encumbrance' and refers to him as 'Brooks of Sheffield.' Later, in XI: I Begin Life on My Own Account, and Don’t Like It: Supervises David…
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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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- II: I Observe
- XI: I Begin Life on My Own Account, and Don’t Like It
- Liking Life on My Own Account No Better, I Form a Great Resolution
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See Mr. Quinion in XI: I Begin Life on My Own Account, and Don’t Like It