# Mrs. Bevis — Clarissa character guide

> Mrs. Bevis in Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Bevis, Bevis, widow Bevis

**First appearance:** 0001-clarissa

## Who they are

A widow who assists Clarissa.

## In the story

### [Letter 237: Mr. Lovelace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-237-mr-lovelace)

The jolly widow who laughs openly, praises the Captain, and shows less restraint than the other women.

### [Letter 239: Mr. Lovelace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-239-mr-lovelace)

Widow who supports Lovelace; he flatters her and hopes she will arrange a midnight visit to Clarissa.

### [Letter 241: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-241-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq)

Described as 'all my own' by Lovelace; he considers her an ally but has not yet spoken with her privately.

### [Letter 242: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-242-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq)

Reports to Lovelace that Clarissa considered leaving Mrs. Moore's.

### [Letter 243: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-243-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq)

Present in the parlour; makes a coarse remark about marriage.

### [Letter 244: Mr. Lovelace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-244-mr-lovelace)

Sent by Lovelace to invite Clarissa back to the parlour; returns with a winking and pinking response.

### [Letter 249: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-249-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq)

Accompanies Clarissa to church; Lovelace considered finding her other employment to separate her from Clarissa.

### [Letter 251: Mr. Lovelace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-251-mr-lovelace)

Assists Lovelace by impersonating Clarissa to receive the letter from the messenger.

### [Letter 318: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-318-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe)

Duped by Lovelace into impersonating Clarissa to intercept Anna's letter; her intentions are excused by Miss Rawlins.

## Links

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