Clarissa · Character
Mr. Goddard
An apothecary who attends Clarissa.
minor
Also known as Mr. Goddard
First appearance: clarissa
Mr. Goddard's tie to Mrs. Harlowe is one of the pressures that moves Clarissa—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Named as the worthy apothecary treating Clarissa with paternal care.
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With Mrs. Harlowe (professional): Mr. Goddard is likely a professional advisor or servant to Mrs. Harlowe, handling legal or domestic matters. With Mrs. Harlowe (professional): Mr. Goddard is likely a professional…
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- Other
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Clarissa, desp…
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- Mrs. Harlowe
professional · ambivalent
- Mrs. Harlowe
professional · ambivalent
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Mr. Goddard appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Letter 343: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
- Letter 345: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
- Letter 366: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
- Letter 474: Mr. Belford
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