Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from David Copperfield

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

The Rookery - This location is the name of David's childhood home.

Yarmouth - This location is the town where Peggotty is from.

Highgate - This location is where Steerforth's mother lives.

The Commons - This location is where the proctor offices are located, and where David spends a lot of time during his apprenticeship.

Salem House - This location is where David meets Steerforth.

Dover - Miss Betsey lives in this location.

Canterbury - This location is where David is sent to school and lives with the Wickfields.

Proctor - This profession...
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