Dora Spenlow Copperfield
David's first wife, a charming but impractical 'child-wife'.
Core Belief
"Love is the most important thing in life, and that practical matters are best left to others."
Worldview
Dora sees the world as a playground of beauty and pleasure, where love and happiness are the only things that truly matter. She is ill-equipped to deal with the challenges of adult life and relies on others to take care of her.
Personality
Dora is a beautiful, affectionate, and endearing young woman, but also flighty, childish, and incapable of managing practical matters. She is adored by David for her beauty and innocence but struggles with the responsibilities of marriage.
In Their Own Words
"Oh tut, tut, tut! Don’t do that! Come, come!’"
"What am I to do? If people are so silly as to indulge the sentiment, is it my fault? What am I to do, I ask you? Would you wish me to shave my head and black my face, or disfigure myself with a burn, or a scald, or something of that sort? I dare say you would, Peggotty. I dare say you’d quite enjoy it.’"
"It was never bewitching,’ she said, laughing. ‘It never could have been bewitching, Davy. Now I know it wasn’t!’"
Other Characters from David Copperfield
David Copperfield
The protagonist, narrating his life story from childhood to adulthood.
Agnes Wickfield
David's close friend and confidante, embodying goodness, wisdom, and selfless devotion.
Clara Peggotty Barkis
David's loyal and loving nurse, a constant presence in his life.
James Steerforth
David's charismatic and influential school friend, whose charm masks a darker side.
Betsey Trotwood
David's formidable but ultimately loving great-aunt.
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