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David Copperfield

The Dickensian protagonist, referenced as a literary example of childhood.

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Also known as David

First appearance: part iv education or the mistake about the child

David Copperfield shows up with force in I: The Charm of Jingoism. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Used as an example of Dickens' Imperialistic ending, where characters are shipped off to colonies for convenient happiness.
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In I: The Charm of Jingoism: Used as an example of Dickens' Imperialistic ending, where characters are shipped off to colonies for convenient happiness. Later, in XI: The School for Hypocrites: Referenced indirectly…

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See David Copperfield in part iv education or the mistake about the child