Evelina · Character
Caroline Evelyn
Evelina's mother, who died shortly after her birth, leaving her in Mr. Villars' care.
minor
Also known as Miss Evelyn, Caroline, Evelina
First appearance: Letter II: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard
Caroline Evelyn shows up with force in Letter II: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Evelina's mother, who died giving birth to her after being betrayed by Sir John Belmont.
Caroline Evelyn first appears in 0005 letter ii mr villars to lady howard.
In Letter II: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard: Evelina's mother, who died giving birth to her after being betrayed by Sir John Belmont.
Later, in Letter IV: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard: Evelina's deceased mother; her honor is a concern in the matter of inheritance.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Evelina's family and antagonists
- Evelina's social circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Caroline Evelyn appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Letter II: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard
- Letter IV: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard
- Letter XXVII: Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars
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See Caroline Evelyn in Letter II: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard