Clarissa · Character

Mrs. Moore

A widow who shelters Clarissa after her escape.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Moore, goody Moore, widow Moore, Moore

First appearance: clarissa

Mrs. Moore shows up with force in Letter 232: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The landlady at Hampstead, whom Lovelace plans to approach for lodgings.

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In Letter 232: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.: The landlady at Hampstead, whom Lovelace plans to approach for lodgings. Later, in Letter 234: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.: Landlady who assists in arranging…

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Letter 232: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
The landlady at Hampstead, whom Lovelace plans to approach for lodgings.
Letter 234: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Landlady who assists in arranging the meeting with Clarissa.
Letter 235: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Acts as messenger and mediator, later informs Clarissa of dinner and Lovelace's lodging arrangements.
Letter 237: Mr. Lovelace
Hosts the gathering, expresses sympathy for Lovelace, and blames Miss Howe for Clarissa's behavior.
Letter 239: Mr. Lovelace
Landlady who recommends a lodging for Lovelace; unwilling to displease either party.
Letter 241: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Keeps lodgings at Hampstead; Lovelace has engaged all her rooms to secure her cooperation.
Letter 243: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Present in the parlour during the confrontation; offers brief commentary.
Letter 245: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Carries messages between Lovelace and Clarissa; facilitates the manipulative scene.
Letter 248: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Hosts the meeting and is misled by Lovelace about the reconciliation's status.
Letter 249: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Accompanies Clarissa to church; Clarissa goes with her to avoid looking odd.
Letter 253: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Hosts Clarissa at Hampstead; present during the conference.
Letter 311: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as the keeper of the Hampstead lodging where Clarissa stayed.
Letter 313: Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Called up by the pretended Lady Betty to discuss accommodations for the impostors' stay.

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