# Mrs. Sorlings — Clarissa character guide

> Mrs. Sorlings in Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0001-clarissa

## Who they are

A widow who shelters Clarissa in Hampstead.

## In the story

### [Letter 98: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-98-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe)

Mistress of the farm where Clarissa lodges, described as honest and industrious.

### [Letter 118: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-118-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq)

Mentioned as the mother of the young Sorlings; Lovelace considers proposing one of her daughters as a temporary attendant for Clarissa.

### [Letter 120: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-120-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe)

Showed Clarissa a letter from her sister Mrs. Greme, which Clarissa references.

### [Letter 121: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-121-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe)

Clarissa considers staying longer at her house, though it may be inconvenient for her and her daughters.

### [Letter 153: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-153-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq)

The widow Sorlings, upon whose bosom Clarissa reposes after a fit.

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