For the GRE Literature exam, associate the following characters with David Copperfield. You will also want to read a short plot summary (above link).
1. David "Trotwood" Copperfield
-Protagonist; followed from childhood through maturity
2. Edward Murdstone
-Young David's cruel stepfather; sends David to Salem House (a private school) under Mr. Creakle.
-Sends David to work in a blacking factory when his mother dies.
-Shows some hints of repentance when David is an adult.
3. James Steerforth
-David's close friend; popular, a romantic
-Seduces and abandons Emily
-Drowns at Yarmouth with Ham Peggotty, who tries to save him.
The plot is quite long and complicated, so if you haven't read David Copperfield, you should consider adding it to your GRE reading list if you have the time. (But beware--it's a very long book.) I recommend the Penguin Classics edition
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