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Clarissa · Chapter
Letter 479: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq. explained
Mr.
What happens
Mr. Belford urgently advises Lovelace to flee to Paris or elsewhere, implying that the consequences of his actions are closing in.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingCharacters to notice
- John Belford
Writes a brief, urgent letter advising Lovelace to leave.
- Robert Lovelace
Recipient of Belford's warning to flee.
Key passages
“Thou wilt do well to take a tour to Paris; or wherever else thy destiny shall lead thee!”
You should leave immediately for Paris or any other safe destination.
Belford's urgent warning to Lovelace to escape the impending consequences.
