# Clarissa — Character guide

> Key figures in Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.

- [Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/clarissa_harlowe.md): The virtuous and intelligent heroine whose family pressures her into a disastrous marriage.
- [Robert Lovelace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/robert_lovelace.md): A charming but libertine rake who pursues Clarissa with obsessive determination.
- [Anna Howe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/anna_howe.md): Clarissa's witty and loyal best friend and confidante.
- [John Belford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/john_belford.md): Lovelace's friend and correspondent who becomes Clarissa's advocate.
- [James Harlowe Jr.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/james_harlowe_junior.md): Clarissa's jealous and tyrannical brother who opposes her wishes.
- [Arabella Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/arabella_harlowe.md): Clarissa's envious and spiteful older sister.
- [Mr. Solmes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mr_solmes.md): The wealthy but repulsive suitor the Harlowes force on Clarissa.
- [Mrs. Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mrs_harlowe.md): Clarissa's mother, torn between love for her daughter and family duty.
- [Colonel Morden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/colonel_morden.md): Clarissa's beloved cousin and eventual avenger.
- [Mrs. Norton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mrs_norton.md): Clarissa's former nurse and loyal friend.
- [Dorcas Wykes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/dorcas_wykes.md): A servant in Mrs. Sinclair's brothel who spies on Clarissa.
- [Mrs. Sinclair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mrs_sinclair.md): The cruel brothel-keeper who aids Lovelace's schemes.
- [Sally Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/sally_martin.md): A prostitute in Mrs. Sinclair's house who torments Clarissa.
- [Polly Horton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/polly_horton.md): Another prostitute in Mrs. Sinclair's establishment.
- [Lady Betty Lawrance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/lady_betty_lawrance.md): Lovelace's aunt who is impersonated in his schemes.
- [Lady Sarah Sadleir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/lady_sarah_sadleir.md): Lovelace's other aunt, also impersonated.
- [Miss Charlotte Montague](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/miss_charlotte_montague.md): Lovelace's cousin, a young lady of virtue.
- [Mrs. Lovick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mrs_lovick.md): The kind widow who shelters Clarissa in her final days.
- [Mrs. Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mrs_smith.md): Clarissa's landlady who becomes a devoted friend.
- [Captain Tomlinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/captain_tomlinson.md): A man hired by Lovelace to impersonate a friend of Clarissa's uncle.
- [Joseph Leman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/joseph_leman.md): A servant in the Harlowe household who spies for Lovelace.
- [Betty Barnes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/betty_barnes.md): An insolent servant in the Harlowe household.
- [Hannah Burton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/hannah_burton.md): Clarissa's faithful maid who is dismissed by the family.
- [Mrs. Moore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mrs_moore.md): A widow who shelters Clarissa after her escape.
- [Miss Rawlins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/miss_rawlins.md): A young lady at Mrs. Moore's boarding house.
- [Thomas Belton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/thomas_belton.md): A dissolute friend of Lovelace who dies repentant.
- [Mrs. Judith Norton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mrs_judith_norton.md): Clarissa's former nurse and faithful correspondent.
- [Dr. Lewen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/dr_lewen.md): A clergyman who tries to counsel Clarissa.
- [Mr. Brand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mr_brand.md): A pedantic clergyman who writes against Clarissa.
- [Mrs. Townsend](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mrs_townsend.md): A woman who helps Clarissa in her escape.
- [Captain Singleton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/captain_singleton.md): A sea captain and acquaintance of Lovelace.
- [Mrs. Fretchville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mrs_fretchville.md): A widow whose house Lovelace pretends to procure for Clarissa.
- [Mrs. Sorlings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mrs_sorlings.md): A widow who shelters Clarissa in Hampstead.
- [Mr. Doleman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mr_doleman.md): An acquaintance of Lovelace who provides lodging.
- [Miss Sally Anderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/miss_sally_anderson.md): A young woman of questionable reputation.
- [Colonel Ambrose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/colonel_ambrose.md): A military man and friend of the Harlowes.
- [Mrs. Leeson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mrs_lesson.md): A woman who keeps a house of ill repute.
- [Mr. Spurrier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mr_spurrier.md): An attorney involved in Clarissa's affairs.

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