Wilkins Micawber
| Wilkins Micawber | |
|---|---|
| David Copperfield character | |
As illustrated in a 1912 edition of the book | |
| Created by | Charles Dickens |
| Based on | John Dickens (Dickens's father) |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Various |
| Nationality | British |
Wilkins Micawber is a fictional character in Charles Dickens's 1850 novel David Copperfield. He is traditionally identified with the optimistic belief that "something will turn up."