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How important is it, in terms of both understanding and appreciating Demon Copperhead, to have read David Cooperfield?
Barbara It isn't necessary to read David Copperfield to understand / appreciate Demon Copperhead. However, for me, it has added another layer of enjoyment and…moreIt isn't necessary to read David Copperfield to understand / appreciate Demon Copperhead. However, for me, it has added another layer of enjoyment and interest, as I try to match the situations / characters in each text. I am a Dickens fan and loved David Copperfield, so I am enjoying the DC references (I am still reading Demon Copperhead). What I am also finding interesting is that the author has included some of the same literary techniques Dickens used in DC e.g., foreshadowing. (less)
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Amy Totally agree that it's fascinating to see the parallels. I'm not sure foreshadowing is exactly something I associate with Dickens - tons of good lit ...more
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Demon Copperhead
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