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David Copperfield · Character

Mr. Sharp

The head usher at Salem House school.

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First appearance: vii my first half at salem house

Mr. Sharp shows up with force in VI: I Enlarge My Circle of Acquaintance. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The first master, who dines at Mr.
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DCDavid Copperfi…MMMr. MellJSJames SteerforthMCMr. CreakleMMMrs. MicawberMSMr. Sharp

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Salem House school staff
  • Central characters and antagonists

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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