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Clarissa · Character

Will

A servant who assists Lovelace's plots.

minor

Also known as Will, Wilson, fellow Will

First appearance: clarissa

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In Letter 118: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.: Lovelace suggests that a young Sorling might be made to fall in love with Will as a scheme to manage her attendance. Later, in Letter 228: Mr. Lovelace, to John…

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AHArabella HarloweDHDolly HerveySMSally MartinSCSimon CollinsMSMrs. SmithWIWill

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This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Clarissa, desp…

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