Clarissa · Character

Sir Harry Downeton

A baronet and acquaintance of Lovelace.

minor

Also known as Sir Harry Downeton, Sir Harry, Hal

First appearance: clarissa

Sir Harry Downeton's tie to Mrs. Harlowe is one of the pressures that moves Clarissa—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Relays a conversation with Solmes to Anna and her mother, revealing Solmes's callous views on marriage.

In the storyLetter 56: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa HarloweOpen this moment free

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With Mrs. Harlowe (social): Mrs. Harlowe and Sir Harry are part of the same social network, likely sharing mutual acquaintances and concerns. With Clarissa Harlowe (social): Clarissa and Sir Harry are social acquaintances, with Sir Harry possibly acting as a confidant or observer. With Lady Betty Lawrance (social): Lady Betty and Sir Harry are social equals who likely share a polite, formal acquaintance.

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Mrs. Harlowe
social · ambivalent
Clarissa Harlowe
social · ambivalent
Lady Betty Lawrance
social · ambivalent
Robert Lovelace
social · ambivalent
Mr. Solmes
social · ambivalent
Mrs. Harlowe
social · ambivalent
Mr. Solmes
social · ambivalent
Lady Betty Lawrance
social · ambivalent
Clarissa Harlowe
social · ambivalent
Clarissa Harlowe
social · ambivalent

Mrs. Harlowe
Mrs. Harlowe and Sir Harry are part of the same social network, likely sharing mutual acquaintances and concerns.
Clarissa Harlowe
Clarissa and Sir Harry are social acquaintances, with Sir Harry possibly acting as a confidant or observer.
Lady Betty Lawrance
Lady Betty and Sir Harry are social equals who likely share a polite, formal acquaintance.
Robert Lovelace
Lovelace and Sir Harry are part of the same social milieu, possibly with some mutual respect or rivalry.
Mr. Solmes
Solmes and Sir Harry are likely acquaintances within the same social or business circles.
Mrs. Harlowe
Mrs. Harlowe and Sir Harry are part of the same social network, likely sharing mutual acquaintances and concerns.
Mr. Solmes
Solmes and Sir Harry are likely acquaintances within the same social or business circles.
Lady Betty Lawrance
Lady Betty and Sir Harry are social equals who likely share a polite, formal acquaintance.
Clarissa Harlowe
Clarissa and Sir Harry are social acquaintances, with Sir Harry possibly acting as a confidant or observer.
Clarissa Harlowe
Clarissa and Sir Harry are social acquaintances, with Sir Harry possibly acting as a confidant or observer.

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Letter 56: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe

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See Sir Harry Downeton in Letter 56: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe