David Copperfield · Character
Mrs. Strong
Doctor Strong's young and beautiful wife, whose loyalty to her much older husband is tested by gossip, her mother's meddling, and a shadow from her past.
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Doctor Strong, Annie, Poor Annie
First appearance: XVI: I Am a New Boy in More Senses Than One
As a supporting figure in David Copperfield, Mrs. Strong is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Annie Strong is kind to David, takes care of the Doctor, and seems constrained around Mr.
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Annie Strong married the Doctor out of genuine gratitude and affection, but the gap in their ages and the whispers of Canterbury make her position uneasy. Her mother, the Old Soldier, drags her to concerts and…
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- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Central characters and antagonists
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Open in readerNarrative arc
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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- Doctor Strong
romantic · positive
Doctor Strong and his much younger wife Annie share a loving but tested marriage,… How this plays out →
- Doctor Strong
romantic · positive
Doctor Strong and his much younger wife Annie share a loving but tested marriage,… How this plays out →
- Doctor Strong
romantic · positive
Doctor Strong and his much younger wife Annie share a loving but tested marriage,… How this plays out →
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See Mrs. Strong in XVI: I Am a New Boy in More Senses Than OneIn the story
Mrs. Strong appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- XVI: I Am a New Boy in More Senses Than One
- XIX: I Look About Me, and Make a Discovery
- XLV: Mr. Dick Fulfils My Aunt’s Predictions
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See Mrs. Strong in XVI: I Am a New Boy in More Senses Than One