David Copperfield · Character
Mrs. Crupp
David's nosy, scheming landlady in London.
minor
Also known as Next Mrs. Crupp
First appearance: My First Dissipation
Mrs. Crupp shows up with force in My First Dissipation. The page is where that presence becomes real.
David's landlady, who provides weak coffee and is summoned from the basement; she is mentioned in the context of the dinner party.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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