James Steerforth

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James Steerforth is a charismatic yet morally flawed gentleman in Charles Dickens's novel "David Copperfield," whose charm and selfishness profoundly affect the lives of those around him.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Character in David Copperfield
Fictional character
Literary character
appearsIn David Copperfield
associatedWith Rosa Dartle
betrays Daniel Peggotty
David Copperfield
Emily
causeOf Rosa Dartle’s facial scar
characterTrait Charismatic
Charming
Manipulative
Morally flawed
Proud
Selfish
Spoiled
connectedTo Daniel Peggotty
surface form: Peggotty family
creator Charles Dickens
deathCause Drowning
deathPlace Norfolk Coast
surface form: Yarmouth coast
diesIn Shipwreck
dominates Tommy Traddles
educatedAt Salem House
elopesWith Emily
firstAppearance David Copperfield
surface form: David Copperfield (1850 novel)
friendOf David Copperfield
genre Victorian literature
influences Daniel Peggotty’s quest
Fate of Emily
David Copperfield
surface form: Life of David Copperfield
literaryPeriod 19th-century English literature
livesIn Highgate
mother Mrs. Steerforth
narrativeRole Antagonist
Foil to David Copperfield
nationality English
occupation Gentleman
patronOf Tommy Traddles
relationshipWith Rosa Dartle
schoolmateOf David Copperfield
seduces Emily
servant Littimer
socialClass Upper class
themeInvolvement Class and social status
Corruption by privilege
Moral responsibility
visits Yarmouth

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