# James Steerforth — David Copperfield character guide

> James Steerforth in David Copperfield by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Steerforth, Mr. Steerforth, Here Steerforth, J. Steerforth, James, Of Steerforth, O Steerforth

**First appearance:** 0010-vii-my-first-half-at-salem-house

## Who they are

David's charismatic but morally flawed schoolfriend.

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