Cecilia
05-24-2005, 06:07 PM
Although it is true that Dickens says in twenty words thing that could be expressed just as clearly in only five, there can be no arguing that he is an expert in manipulating his reader’s feelings. “David Copperfield”, telling the story of his life, shows this skill of his writer really well. This book will make you cry in one chapter and laugh out loud in the next one. Dickens will also make his reader feel about his characters just as he wants you to feel about them. You’ll never forget the cruel Murdstones, “ ‘umble” Uriah Heep, angel-like Agnes and adorable though rather silly Dora. In addition to these memorable characters, I think all its readers will agree that “David Copperfield” is a complete work in every sense and I’m sure many of them will count it among their favourites.