Extended Reading

David Copperfield quotes

  • Murdstone: David, if I have an obstenent dog or horse to deal with, what do you think I do? I beat him. I make him wince and smart. I say to myself, "I'll conquer that fellow, and even if it costs him every drop of blood he has, I'll do it."

    [Grasps David firmly]

    Murdstone: Do we understand each other?

    [David nods]

    Murdstone: Good.

    [Strokes David's head]

    Murdstone: Now wash your face and come downstairs directly.

  • Miss Murdstone: Generally speaking, I don't like boys.