The essay compares the characters of David Copperfield and Porthos from The Three Musketeers. It highlights their similarities in terms of their egotism, vanity, and desire for admiration. Both characters are portrayed as self-absorbed and concerned with their own appearance. However, while David's ego is more subtle and nuanced, Porthos' is more overt and comical.
By J.M. Barrie · First published 1902 · Genre: Humor, Satire, Domestic Fiction