Metaphor in David Copperfield

Metaphor Examples in David Copperfield:

Chapter 1 - I Am Born

"a very dragon at his catechism, and who may therefore be regarded as a credible witness..." See in text (Chapter 1 - I Am Born)

This metaphor describes someone who is so strict with (dragon) and well versed in his religious beliefs (catechism) that he can be relied upon to tell the absolute truth.

Pauline Sheehan

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