Clarissa · Character

Mr. Brand

A pedantic clergyman who writes against Clarissa.

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Also known as Mr. Brand, Brand, Elias Brand

First appearance: clarissa

Mr. Brand shows up with force in Letter 381: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A meddlesome clergyman chosen by Uncle Harlowe to privately inquire into Clarissa's way of life and health; Mrs.

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In Letter 381: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe: A meddlesome clergyman chosen by Uncle Harlowe to privately inquire into Clarissa's way of life and health; Mrs. Norton criticizes his character. Later, in Letter…

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Letter 381: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
A meddlesome clergyman chosen by Uncle Harlowe to privately inquire into Clarissa's way of life and health; Mrs. Norton criticizes his character.
Letter 382: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Norton
Expected to report on Clarissa's conduct; she fears he will be biased due to obligations to her family.
Letter 408: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Mentioned as having sent a letter with misrepresentations that influenced the family's proposals.
Letter 436: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
His report is mentioned as a source of family conflict.
Letter 445: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
The young clergyman who wrote a scandalous letter about Clarissa and Belford, based on information from local tradespeople.
Letter 446: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
His letter is read by Clarissa; she pities him and asks Belford not to take revenge.
Letter 458: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as having given a report that turned things against her, though Clarissa believes he meant well.
Letter 466: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as having written a letter that Lovelace hopes might divert him.

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