Evelina · Character

Mr. Lovel

A foppish, affected gentleman who is publicly humiliated by Captain Mirvan.

minor

Also known as Lovel, this Mr. Lovel, Poor Mr. Lovel

First appearance: Letter XII: Evelina in Continuation

Mr. Lovel's tie to Captain Mirvan is one of the pressures that moves Evelina—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The foppish gentleman who first asks Evelina to dance and later accuses her of ill-manners.

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With Captain Mirvan (rivalry): Captain Mirvan mercilessly mocks and bullies the effete Mr. Lovel, treating him as a target for his crude humor. With Sir Clement Willoughby (social): Mr. Lovel and Sir Clement Willoughby are superficial social acquaintances who move in the same fashionable circles. With Lady Howard (social): Lady Howard and Mr. Lovel are polite social acquaintances, with Lady Howard maintaining civility despite his foppishness.

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See Mr. Lovel in Letter XII: Evelina in Continuation

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Evelina's social circle
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Relationships

Captain Mirvan
rivalry · negative
Captain Mirvan mercilessly mocks and bullies the effete Mr. How this plays out →
Sir Clement Willoughby
social · ambivalent
Lady Howard
social · ambivalent
Lord Orville
social · ambivalent
Sir Clement Willoughby
social · ambivalent
Captain Mirvan
rivalry · negative
Captain Mirvan mercilessly mocks and bullies the effete Mr. How this plays out →
Lady Howard
social · ambivalent
Lord Orville
social · ambivalent
Sir Clement Willoughby
social · ambivalent
Captain Mirvan
rivalry · negative
Captain Mirvan mercilessly mocks and bullies the effete Mr. How this plays out →
Lady Howard
social · ambivalent

Captain Mirvan
Captain Mirvan mercilessly mocks and bullies the effete Mr. Lovel, treating him as a target for his crude humor.
Sir Clement Willoughby
Mr. Lovel and Sir Clement Willoughby are superficial social acquaintances who move in the same fashionable circles.
Lady Howard
Lady Howard and Mr. Lovel are polite social acquaintances, with Lady Howard maintaining civility despite his foppishness.
Lord Orville
Lord Orville and Mr. Lovel are distant social acquaintances, with Orville tolerating Lovel's foppishness out of politeness.
Sir Clement Willoughby
Mr. Lovel and Sir Clement Willoughby are superficial social acquaintances who move in the same fashionable circles.
Captain Mirvan
Captain Mirvan mercilessly mocks and bullies the effete Mr. Lovel, treating him as a target for his crude humor.
Lady Howard
Lady Howard and Mr. Lovel are polite social acquaintances, with Lady Howard maintaining civility despite his foppishness.
Lord Orville
Lord Orville and Mr. Lovel are distant social acquaintances, with Orville tolerating Lovel's foppishness out of politeness.
Sir Clement Willoughby
Mr. Lovel and Sir Clement Willoughby are superficial social acquaintances who move in the same fashionable circles.
Captain Mirvan
Captain Mirvan mercilessly mocks and bullies the effete Mr. Lovel, treating him as a target for his crude humor.
Lady Howard
Lady Howard and Mr. Lovel are polite social acquaintances, with Lady Howard maintaining civility despite his foppishness.

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See Mr. Lovel in Letter XII: Evelina in Continuation

In the story

Mr. Lovel appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Letter XI: Evelina in Continuation
The foppish gentleman who first asks Evelina to dance and later accuses her of ill-manners.
Letter XII: Evelina in Continuation
Mr. Lovel is the fop who complains about Evelina's manners and is laughed at by her, prompting Lord Orville's remarks.
Letter XX: Evelina in Continuation
Mr. Lovel enters the box and makes condescending remarks about Evelina's rural origins, revealing his resentment from the earlier ball.
Letter XXIV: Mr. Villars to Evelina
Referenced as the recipient of Lord Orville's spirited conduct for his mean impertinence.
Letter LXIV: Evelina in Continuation
Embarrassed by Mrs. Selwyn's classical challenge, revealing his lack of scholarly education.
Letter LXV: Evelina in Continuation
Maliciously spreads gossip about Evelina, calling her a 'toad-eater' to Lady Louisa.
Letter LXIX: Evelina in Continuation
Mr. Lovel identifies Miss Belmont as Sir John Belmont's daughter and heiress.
Letter LXXXII: Evelina in Continuation
Humiliated by Captain Mirvan's insults and leaves the room in distress.

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See Mr. Lovel in Letter XII: Evelina in Continuation

See Mr. Lovel in Letter XI: Evelina in Continuation