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The Old Curiosity Shop · Character

David

An elderly servant at the Garlands' home.

minor

Also known as Davy, old David

First appearance: xi

David shows up with force in LIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The sexton; converses with a deaf old man about Becky Morgan's supposed recovery; watches the deaf man digging a grave.
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BMBecky MorganCNChristopher Nu…SBSampson BrassDADavid

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Household servants
  • Kit's circle and antagonists

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  • Escalation
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  • Closing

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