# Mr. Branghton — Evelina character guide

> Mr. Branghton in Evelina by Fanny Burney.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** young Mr. Branghton, young Branghton

**First appearance:** 0019-letter-xvi-evelina-to-the-rev-mr-villars

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [Letter XVII: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xliv-evelina-in-continuation)

Discusses his lodger's debt and ring, revealing his mercenary and unscrupulous nature.

### [Letter XLV: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-lvii-evelina-to-miss-mirvan)

Mentioned as part of the Branghton family, whose forwardness and impertinence Evelina blames for her unease.

## Links

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