# Mr. Macartney — Evelina character guide

> Mr. Macartney in Evelina by Fanny Burney.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** poor Mr. Macartney, the unhappy Mr. Macartney

**First appearance:** 0021-letter-xviii-evelina-in-continuation

## Who they are

A melancholy Scottish poet who lodges near the Branghtons and befriends Evelina.

## In the story

### [Letter XLII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xlii-evelina-to-the-rev-mr-villars)

A poor Scottish poet lodging with the Branghtons, observed in deep mourning and melancholy, briefly appearing and then retiring.

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

The desperate young man; attempts suicide with pistols but is stopped by Evelina's intervention.

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

The 'unfortunate North Briton' sitting in the shop, treated rudely by the Branghtons; Evelina shows him civility.

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

Found in the Branghtons' shop looking wretched; he is agitated and speaks of misery and despair, eventually receiving Evelina's purse.

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

Mr. Macartney writes a long letter detailing his tragic past, his near-parricide, his mother's death, and his descent into desperation.

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

Mr. Macartney has traveled to Clifton to thank Evelina and repay a debt. He appears improved in health but still melancholy. He is unaware of the complications his visit causes.

### [Letter LXVII: Mr. Villars to Evelina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-lxvii-mr-villars-to-evelina)

Briefly mentioned; Mr. Villars notes he is glad to hear of his welfare.

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

Meets Evelina at the pump-room; reveals the young lady is Sir John Belmont's daughter, implying he is Evelina's brother.

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

Mr. Macartney is present at Sir John's house and is welcomed by Lord Orville as a future brother.

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

Delivers a message and a draught for a thousand pounds from Sir John Belmont to Evelina.

## Links

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