Evelina · Character
Lord Merton
A dissolute nobleman who pursues a bet with Mr. Coverley and later marries Lady Louisa.
minor
Also known as the incorrigible Lord Merton, Merton
First appearance: letter li evelina in continuation
Lord Merton shows up with force in Letter LXII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A libertine nobleman who rudely accosts Evelina and Mrs.
Lord Merton first appears in 0054 letter li evelina in continuation.
In Letter LXII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars: A libertine nobleman who rudely accosts Evelina and Mrs. Selwyn; revealed to be engaged to Lady Louisa Larpent.
Later, in Letter LXIII: Evelina in Continuation: Arrives with Lady Louisa; shows surprise at seeing Evelina and engages in trivial conversation about the weather and driving.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Lord Merton appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Letter LXII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
- Letter LXIII: Evelina in Continuation
- Letter LXIV: Evelina in Continuation
- Letter LXVIII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
Chapter companion notes
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See Lord Merton in letter li evelina in continuation