# Mrs. Moore — Clarissa character guide

> Mrs. Moore in Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0001-clarissa

## Who they are

A widow who shelters Clarissa after her escape.

## In the story

### [Letter 232: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-237-mr-lovelace)

Hosts the gathering, expresses sympathy for Lovelace, and blames Miss Howe for Clarissa's behavior.

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

Landlady who recommends a lodging for Lovelace; unwilling to displease either party.

### [Letter 241: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-253-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq)

Hosts Clarissa at Hampstead; present during the conference.

### [Letter 311: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-311-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe)

Mentioned as the keeper of the Hampstead lodging where Clarissa stayed.

### [Letter 313: Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-313-miss-clarissa-harlowe)

Called up by the pretended Lady Betty to discuss accommodations for the impostors' stay.

## Links

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