# Mr. Brand — Clarissa character guide

> Mr. Brand in Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Brand, Brand, Elias Brand

**First appearance:** 0001-clarissa

## Who they are

A pedantic clergyman who writes against Clarissa.

## In the story

### [Letter 381: Mrs. Norton, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-466-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq)

Mentioned as having written a letter that Lovelace hopes might divert him.

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