How is David‟s naiveté shown in chapters 5 and 6? Give at least two separate examples.

In Chapter Six, David's naivete is obvious in his relationship with Steerforth. David allows the boy to both take and spend his money. At first, David is looking at Steerforth as a possible protector, but after Mr Mell is fired (something for which David carries an enormous amount of guilt), David is visibly afraid of him.

In Chapter Six, David's naivete is obvious in his relationship with Steerforth. David allows the boy to both take and spend his money. At first, David is looking at Steerforth as a possible protector, but after Mr Mell is fired (something for which David carries an enormous amount of guilt), David is visibly afraid of him.