# Mr. Wyerley — Clarissa character guide

> Mr. Wyerley in Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Wyerley, Wyerley, Alexander Wyerley

**First appearance:** 0001-clarissa

## Who they are

A former suitor of Clarissa.

## In the story

### [Letter 44: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-44-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe)

Mentioned by Mrs. Hervey as a possible alternative to Solmes, though Clarissa sees this as a snare.

### [Letter 58: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-58-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe)

Referenced as a former suitor who plagued Clarissa with attention.

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

Sent a surprising letter to Clarissa, which she encloses.

### [Letter 437: Mr. Wyerley, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-437-mr-wyerley-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe)

The author of the letter, a former rejected suitor who renews his proposal after hearing of Clarissa's sufferings.

### [Letter 438: Miss Cl. Harlowe, to Alex. Wyerley, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-438-miss-cl-harlowe-to-alex-wyerley-esq)

Recipient of Clarissa's letter; she acknowledges his generous proposal and advises him to cultivate virtue.

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