Evelina · Character

Mr. Branghton

A vulgar London tradesman and Madame Duval's nephew, part of her low-class relations.

minor

Also known as young Mr. Branghton, young Branghton

First appearance: letter xvi evelina to the rev mr villars

Mr. Branghton shows up with force in Letter XVII: Evelina in Continuation. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mr. Branghton first appears in 0019 letter xvi evelina to the rev mr villars.

In Letter XVII: Evelina in Continuation: Mr. Branghton, Madame Duval's nephew, appears about forty, contracted and prejudiced, having spent his life in the city and showing contempt for those outside it.

Later, in Letter XXI: Evelina in Continuation: Mentioned as being below with his brother; his daughters act on his behalf.

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Letter XVII: Evelina in Continuation
Mr. Branghton, Madame Duval's nephew, appears about forty, contracted and prejudiced, having spent his life in the city and showing contempt for those outside it.
Letter XXI: Evelina in Continuation
Mentioned as being below with his brother; his daughters act on his behalf.
Letter XL: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
Receives Evelina and Madame Duval in London, advises against the lawsuit, and tries to maintain order during the family's laughter.
Letter XLII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
Hosts the visit, scolds his daughters for their tardiness, and argues with them.
Letter XLIII: Evelina in Continuation
Informs Evelina that his son and daughter are out; later witnesses the aftermath of the suicide attempt.
Letter XLIV: Evelina in Continuation
Discusses his lodger's debt and ring, revealing his mercenary and unscrupulous nature.
Letter XLV: Evelina in Continuation
Rude and dismissive toward Mr. Macartney; engages in a dispute with his children over evening plans.
Letter XLVI: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
Part of the Vauxhall party; becomes angry with his children for their behavior during the evening.
Letter XLVII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
Visits with sister and Mr. Smith; awed by Sir Clement but later rude and familiar.
Letter XLVIII: Evelina in Continuation
Joins the group going upstairs to check the weather, and is part of the family present.
Letter XLIX: Mr. Villars to Evelina
Mentioned as one of the contemptible objects whose rudeness Evelina must endure.
Letter L: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
Young Branghton makes rude comments about Madame Duval and Mr. Smith, and teases his sister about her interest in Mr. Smith.
Letter LI: Evelina in Continuation
Mr. Branghton and his son insult and threaten Mr. Macartney with imprisonment over unpaid debts.
Letter LII: Evelina in Continuation
Organizes the outing to Marybone Gardens; later frightens away the two women who had been tormenting the party.
Letter LIII: Evelina in Continuation
Mr. Branghton has proposed a match between his son and Evelina, a proposal that Evelina finds odious.
Letter LIV: Evelina in Continuation
Supports using Lord Orville's carriage and later sends his son to apologize for the broken glass.
Letter LV: Evelina in Continuation
Defends the family's interference regarding Lord Orville and encourages his son's pursuit of Evelina.
Letter LVII: Evelina to Miss Mirvan
Mentioned as part of the Branghton family, whose forwardness and impertinence Evelina blames for her unease.

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