Literary analysis Usborne David CopperfieldOnline version
Literary analysis Usborne David Copperfield
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Who is the main character in the story?
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Which characters care for and protect David when he is young?
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What best describes David at the beginning of the story?
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How has David changed by the end of the story?
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What causes David’s happy childhood to end?
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Who or what acts as the antagonist — the main force against David?
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What is the main conflict of the story?
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Is the conflict mainly internal or external?
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Which list shows how the story develops?
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What is the climax — the most important turning point?
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What is the resolution or solution?
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How does the story end?
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What is the setting of the story?
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How does the setting influence the mood?
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What is the central theme of the story?
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What kind of growth makes David a hero?
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What is the point of view (POV)?
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What does Aunt Betsey represent in the story?
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How does the story show that people can change?
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From a critical perspective, what does David's factory work reveal about how poor children are treated in his society?
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Mr. Murdstone beating David is called 'discipline.' What does this really represent?
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Why does David feel ashamed of working in the factory, even though he works hard?
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The Micawbers are always in debt and chased by collectors. What does this show about poverty?
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David says losing his education means losing his future. What does this suggest about school and class?
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Why is Mr. Murdstone able to control David’s mother so completely?
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Steerforth uses David’s money and loyalty but later destroys Emily’s life. What does this reveal?
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David eventually becomes successful. From a critical view, what is the limit of his success?
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Uriah Heep pretends to be 'humble' while secretly taking power. What does this suggest?
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Why are so many children in the story either working, neglected, or punished?
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Why does Dickens show cruel adults as “normal” members of society?
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How is David Copperfield similar to Oliver Twist?
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How is David Copperfield similar to A Christmas Carol?
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