# Dr. Lewen — Clarissa character guide

> Dr. Lewen in Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Lewen, Lewen, Arthur Lewen, the good Dr. Lewen

**First appearance:** 0001-clarissa

## Who they are

A clergyman who tries to counsel Clarissa.

## In the story

### [Letter 30: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-30-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe)

Engages Lovelace in conversation after church to allow the Harlowes to depart without further incident.

### [Letter 94: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-94-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe)

Mentioned as a potential arbiter for Clarissa's scruples of conscience regarding prior obligation to Lovelace.

### [Letter 408: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-408-mrs-norton-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe)

Expresses concern for Clarissa and disapproves of the family's measures, but is too indisposed to visit.

### [Letter 428: Miss Cl. Harlowe, to the Rev. Dr. Lewen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-428-miss-cl-harlowe-to-the-rev-dr-lewen)

Addressee of the letter; Clarissa acknowledges his affectionate letter and his role as her former spiritual guide.

### [Letter 430: Miss Cl. Harlowe, to Miss Arab. Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-430-miss-cl-harlowe-to-miss-arab-harlowe)

Mentioned as having written a kind letter to Clarissa and supporting her view on proper inquiry.

### [Letter 436: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-436-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe)

His letter and Clarissa's reply are enclosed.

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