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David Copperfield Cast of Characters

A nearly exhaustive list, probably of interest to not many but me.

1. David Copperfield - title character, also called "Trot " or "Trotwood" by his Aunt Betsey, Mr. Dick and some of his friends, "Daisy" by Steerforth, and "Doady" by his wife Dora.
   
   
2. Clara Copperfield - David's young unfortunate mother.
   
   
3. David Copperfield Sr. - David's father who died before he was born.
   
   
4. Betsey Copperfield - David's fictional sister, kept alive by his Aunt Betsey.
   
   
5. Pegotty - David's "nurse" or nanny from childhood.
   
   
6. Betsey Trotwood - David's aunt and guardian.
   
   
7. Mr. Chillip - David's childhood doctor.
   
   
8. Mr. Murdstone - David's wicked stepfather.
   
   
9. Miss Murdstone - Mr. Murdstone's cruel sister.
   
   
10. Mr. Barkis - the town carrier and eventual husband to Pegotty.
    
    
11. Mr. Dan Pegotty - Pegotty's brother, uncle/guardian to Ham and Emily.
    
    
12. Ham Pegotty - Emily's noble, betrayed fiance.
    
    
13. Emily Pegotty - Ham's cousin, David's first childhood crush.
    
    
14. Mrs. Gummidge - Mr. Pegotty's "lone and lorn" housekeeper.
    
    
15. Mr. Omer - the town undertaker in David's hometown.
    
    
16. Mr. Joram - Mr. Omer's son.
    
    
17. James Steerforth - David's popular but deceptive schoolmate.
    
    
18. Mrs. Steerforth - Steerforth's wealthy mother.
    
    
19. Rosa Dartle - Mrs. Steerforth's tenant, victim of Steerforth's cruelty.
    
    
20. Littimer - Steerforth's butler.
    
    
21. Traddles - David's childhood schoolmate and adult friend.
    
    
22. Sophy Traddles - Traddles' wife.
    
    
23. Mr. Wilkins Micawber - David's inept but well-meaning friend.
    
    
24. Mrs. Emma Micawber - Mr. Wilkins' wife.
    
    
25. Mr. Wickfield - town attorney, provided room/board for David.
    
    
26. Agnes Wickfield - Mr. Wickfield's daughter and David's best friend.
    
    
27. Uriah Heep - Mr. Wickfield's 'umble employee/business partner.
    
    
28. Mrs. Heep - Uriah's equally spineless mother.
    
    
29. Mrs. Crupp - David's London landlord.
    
    
30. Mr. Francis Spenlow - David's employer at court and Dora's father.
    
    
31. Dora Spenlow - David's "child-wife" bride.
    
    
32. Jip - Dora's annoying little dog.
    
    
33. Julia Mills - Dora's bosom friend.
    
    
34. Mr. Jorkins - Mr. Spenlow's silent business partner.
    
    
35. Miss Clarissa Spenlow - Mr. Spenlow's sister, Dora's guardian.
    
    
36. Miss Lavina Spenlow - Mr. Spenlow's sister, Dora's guardian.
    
    
37. Old Creakle - Traddles' tormenting schoolmaster.
    
    
38. Miss Mowcher - a wise dwarf, introduced to David by Steerforth.
    
    
39. Mr. Dick - Betsey Trotwood's mentally-challenged but insightful tenant.
    
    
40. Doctor Strong - David's schoolmaster, would-be author of the Dictionary.
    
    
41. Mrs. Strong - Doctor Strong's young wife.
    
    
42. Mrs. Markleham - Mrs. Strong's overbearing mother.
    
    
43. Jack Maldon - Mrs. Strong's cousin and would-be suitor.
    
    
44. Martha - a servant girl who helps Emily run away with Steerforth