← All characters

Evelina · Character

Mrs. Clinton

A loyal servant of the Belmont household who helps reveal Evelina's identity.

minor

Also known as the worthy Mrs. Clinton, the good Mrs. Clinton

First appearance: letter lxxiv lady belmont to sir john belmont

Mrs. Clinton shows up with force in Letter XLIX: Mr. Villars to Evelina. The page is where that presence becomes real.

To be sent to town to accompany Evelina to Howard Grove.
In the storyLetter XLIX: Mr. Villars to EvelinaOpen this moment free
See Mrs. Clinton in Letter XLIX: Mr. Villars to EvelinaBook page

Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.

In Letter XLIX: Mr. Villars to Evelina: To be sent to town to accompany Evelina to Howard Grove. Later, in Letter LVI: Mr. Villars to…

Continue beside the text

The fuller portrait of Mrs. Clinton sits in Reading Lens — open the free preview to keep reading with notes on the page.

See Mrs. Clinton in letter lxxiv lady belmont to sir john belmont

Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it represents the emotional and psychological peak of Evelina's cr…

Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.

Follow the arc while reading

In the story

Mrs. Clinton appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter companion notes

Spoil-light check-ins for Mrs. Clinton unlock in the free preview.

See Mrs. Clinton in letter lxxiv lady belmont to sir john belmont
See Mrs. Clinton in Letter XLIX: Mr. Villars to Evelina
Who is Mrs. Clinton in Evelina?