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Gabfest Reads: How a David Copperfield Reimagining Speaks to the Soul of Appalachia

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Discussion on Characters in David Copperfield and Social Welfare Networks

The hosts discuss the characters in the book David Copperfield, focusing on Demon's mother and Angus, and how the author invested more in his female characters compared to Dickens. They also delve into the failure of social welfare networks, specifically the for-profit nature of the foster care system and the lack of resources and support for children in Appalachia.

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