# Sir Harry Downeton — Clarissa character guide

> Sir Harry Downeton in Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sir Harry Downeton, Sir Harry, Hal

**First appearance:** 0001-clarissa

## Who they are

A baronet and acquaintance of Lovelace.

## Relationships

### [Mrs. Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mrs_harlowe)

_social_

Mrs. Harlowe and Sir Harry are part of the same social network, likely sharing mutual acquaintances and concerns.

### [Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters/clarissa_harlowe)

_social_

Clarissa and Sir Harry are social acquaintances, with Sir Harry possibly acting as a confidant or observer.

### [Lady Betty Lawrance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters/lady_betty_lawrance)

_social_

Lady Betty and Sir Harry are social equals who likely share a polite, formal acquaintance.

### [Robert Lovelace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters/robert_lovelace)

_social_

Lovelace and Sir Harry are part of the same social milieu, possibly with some mutual respect or rivalry.

### [Mr. Solmes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mr_solmes)

_social_

Solmes and Sir Harry are likely acquaintances within the same social or business circles.

### [Mrs. Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mrs_harlowe)

_social_

Mrs. Harlowe and Sir Harry are part of the same social network, likely sharing mutual acquaintances and concerns.

### [Mr. Solmes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters/mr_solmes)

_social_

Solmes and Sir Harry are likely acquaintances within the same social or business circles.

### [Lady Betty Lawrance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters/lady_betty_lawrance)

_social_

Lady Betty and Sir Harry are social equals who likely share a polite, formal acquaintance.

### [Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters/clarissa_harlowe)

_social_

Clarissa and Sir Harry are social acquaintances, with Sir Harry possibly acting as a confidant or observer.

### [Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/characters/clarissa_harlowe)

_social_

Clarissa and Sir Harry are social acquaintances, with Sir Harry possibly acting as a confidant or observer.

## In the story

### [Letter 56: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-56-miss-howe-to-miss-clarissa-harlowe)

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

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