Dora Spenlow is a character in Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield. She is the daughter of David's first love, Clara Copperfield, and is married to Mr. Edward Murdstone. URIAH Heep is a villainous character in the novel. He is a clerk for David's stepfather, Mr. Murdstone, and is known for his insincerity and deviousness. He is also a master manipulator and uses his power to gain control over David and his family. He eventually meets his downfall when David discovers his schemes.