Uriah Heep

Uriah Heep is a loathsome, conniving, and hypocritical character created by Charles Dickens in his 1850 novel David Copperfield. He is the primary antagonist of the novel's second half, and his name has become synonymous with sycophancy. Heep is a clerk at Mr. Micawber's law firm, and he quickly ingratiates himself with the Micawbers by pretending to be a humble and pious man. He eventually worms his way into David Copperfield's life as well, and he uses his position of trust to steal from David and his family. Heep is eventually exposed for his crimes, and he is sent to prison. Heep is a complex and fascinating character. He is a master manipulator, and he is able to deceive even the most intelligent and perceptive people. He is also a deeply insecure man, and his need for power and control is driven by his own sense of inferiority. Heep is a villain, but he is also a victim. He is a product of his upbringing, and he has been shaped by the poverty and abuse that he has experienced. Heep is a cautionary tale about the dangers of allowing one's insecurities to control one's life