Uriah Heep

Uriah Heep is a fictional character from Charles Dickens' novel "David Copperfield." He is portrayed as a cunning, obsequious, and manipulative individual who often pretends to be humble and helpful to gain favor. His manipulative nature and excessive humility make him a classic example of a sycophant who seeks personal advantage through deception and flattery. The character symbolizes deceitful flattery and moral duplicity, contrasting with more genuine characters in the story. Over time, "Uriah Heep" has become a term used to describe someone who is overly servile or slyly manipulative.