Madame Duval

Sir Clement Willoughby

Madame Duval and Sir Clement Willoughby are locked in a contentious battle of wits and social maneuvering, with Willoughby often mocking or undermining her.

Captain Mirvan

Captain Mirvan delights in tormenting and humiliating Madame Duval through crude pranks and verbal abuse.

Mr. Smith

Madame Duval and Mr. Smith are social acquaintances within the Branghton circle, united by vulgarity and social climbing.

Sir Clement Willoughby

Madame Duval and Sir Clement Willoughby are locked in a contentious battle of wits and social maneuvering, with Willoughby often mocking or undermining her.

Captain Mirvan

Captain Mirvan delights in tormenting and humiliating Madame Duval through crude pranks and verbal abuse.

Sir Clement Willoughby

Madame Duval and Sir Clement Willoughby are locked in a contentious battle of wits and social maneuvering, with Willoughby often mocking or undermining her.

Captain Mirvan

Captain Mirvan delights in tormenting and humiliating Madame Duval through crude pranks and verbal abuse.

Mr. Smith

Madame Duval and Mr. Smith are social acquaintances within the Branghton circle, united by vulgarity and social climbing.

Mr. Smith

Madame Duval and Mr. Smith are social acquaintances within the Branghton circle, united by vulgarity and social climbing.

Letter I: Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars

Subject of the letter; she writes abusively, seeking to shift blame and offering to take Evelina if proof is provided.

Letter II: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard

Evelina's grandmother, whose letter has caused perplexity; described as uneducated, unprincipled, and unamiable.

Letter IV: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard

Mentioned as Evelina's grandmother; Mr. Villars fears she might accuse him of injustice if he allows Evelina to go to London without visiting her.

Letter XIV: Evelina in Continuation

Revealed as Evelina's grandmother; a coarse, foreign-accented woman who quarrels with Captain Mirvan and insists on taking Evelina to France.

Letter XV: Mr. Villars to Evelina

Her arrival in England grieves and alarms Mr. Villars; he describes her as determined and blind to her own faults, and fears she will claim Evelina.

Letter XVI: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

Arrives with Monsieur Du Bois; engages in heated arguments with Captain Mirvan and Sir Clement; insists on French customs.

Letter XVII: Evelina in Continuation

Madame Duval insists Evelina stay with her, questions her incessantly, and cruelly reveals Evelina's history to the Branghtons, showing ingratitude toward Mr. Villars.

Letter XVIII: Evelina in Continuation

Expected for dinner; Evelina dreads her visit but Mrs. Mirvan arranges the invitation.

Letter XIX: Evelina in Continuation

Visits with Monsieur Du Bois; argues with Captain Mirvan about the Ranelagh incident and is later pranked with smelling salts at the museum.

Letter XXI: Evelina in Continuation

Expected to be angry at Evelina's departure; Evelina fears her displeasure at dinner.

Letter XXII: Evelina in Continuation

Madame Duval is angry at Evelina for leaving her and at Sir Clement for ignoring her; she insists on keeping Evelina in London and eventually agrees to join the party to Howard Grove.

Letter XXV: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

Argues with Captain Mirvan and insists Monsieur Du Bois ride in the coach.

Letter XXVI: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

Proposes a legal claim to Evelina's birthright and inheritance, instigated by the Branghtons; speaks bluntly and severely about Evelina's situation.

Letter XXVIII: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard

Mentioned as the instigator of the lawsuit plan; Mr. Villars criticizes her character and motives.

Letter XXX: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

Quarrels with Captain Mirvan over the ongoing discussion about the letter to Paris.

Letter XXXII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

Expresses displeasure at Sir Clement's arrival; is the target of Captain Mirvan's scheme.

Letter XXXIII: Evelina in Continuation

Madame Duval is terrified by the false news of Monsieur Du Bois's arrest and later suffers the indignity of being tied up in a ditch. She is determined to rescue Du Bois, but her efforts prove fruitless.

Letter XXXIV: Evelina in Continuation

Madame Duval is distressed over her ruined clothes and cap, and remains unaware of the Captain's schemes, attributing M. Du Bois's silence to fear of interception.

Letter XXXVI: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

Furious at Sir John's response, she insists on taking Evelina to Paris to demand justice.

Letter XXXVII: Mr. Villars to Evelina

Her scheme to bring Evelina to London is criticized by Mr. Villars as unreasonable.

Letter XXXVIII: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard

Visits Berry Hill to demand authority over Evelina, threatening to disinherit her if opposed.

Letter XXXIX: Mr. Villars to Evelina

Evelina is to accompany Madame Duval to London; Mr. Villars warns Evelina to be cautious of her associates.

Letter XL: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

Complains about her country visit, reveals her intention to take Evelina to Paris, and seeks legal revenge against Captain Mirvan.

Letter XLI: Evelina to Miss Mirvan

Mentioned as the person with whom Evelina is currently residing, though details are deferred to a letter to Mrs. Mirvan.

Letter XLII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

Accompanies Evelina to the Branghtons and engages in an argument about the French nation.

Letter XLIII: Evelina in Continuation

Forces Evelina to accept Mr. Smith's invitation; praises Mr. Smith as the prettiest young man she has seen in England.

Letter XLIV: Evelina in Continuation

Present at the dinner, briefly interjects to ask about the lodger's behavior.

Letter XLV: Evelina in Continuation

Sends Evelina to arrange an evening party; is displeased with the lack of satisfaction Evelina brings back.

Letter XLVI: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

Organizes the Vauxhall outing; is enraged by Sir Clement's interference and later by his boldness.

Letter XLVII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

Confronts Sir Clement angrily, accusing him of past tricks; exults after his departure.

Letter XLVIII: Evelina in Continuation

Decides to go to Marybone Gardens, but is caught in rain and later debates the plan.

Letter L: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

Madame Duval insists that Evelina accompany her to the Hampstead assembly and pressures her to dance with Mr. Smith, but eventually relents after Evelina's refusal.

Letter LII: Evelina in Continuation

Part of the party at Marybone Gardens; joins Evelina after she is released from the two women.

Letter LIII: Evelina in Continuation

Madame Duval proposes a match between Evelina and young Branghton, insisting that Evelina should not refuse until she sees if she can do better.

Letter LIV: Evelina in Continuation

Insists on using Lord Orville's carriage despite Evelina's protests, showing her domineering nature.

Letter LV: Evelina in Continuation

Orders Evelina to invite the Branghtons, erupts in rage at M. Du Bois's affection for Evelina, and threatens to abandon her unless she marries young Branghton.

Letter LVII: Evelina to Miss Mirvan

Received Mr. Villars' letter and consented to Evelina's return; softened toward Evelina upon seeing her indifference to M. Du Bois.