Evelina · Character
Sir Clement Willoughby
A titled, charming, and utterly unscrupulous pursuer whose gallantry curdles into menace whenever Evelina tries to escape his attentions.
major
Also known as Willoughby, Clement, Clement Willoughby, Sir Clement
First appearance: letter xi evelina in continuation
As a major figure in Evelina, Sir Clement Willoughby is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The 'persecutor' who pesters Evelina at the ridotto and exposes her false claim of being engaged.
Sir Clement Willoughby appears in Evelina as major figure.
Sir Clement Willoughby first appears in 0014 letter xi evelina in continuation.
With Madame Duval (rivalry): Madame Duval and Sir Clement Willoughby are locked in a contentious battle of wits and social maneuvering, with Willoughby often mocking or undermining her. With Captain Mirvan (rivalry): Captain Mirvan and Sir Clement Willoughby are antagonistic rivals, with Mirvan's coarse aggression clashing against Willoughby's polished deceit. With Lord Orville (rivalry): Lord Orville and Sir Clement Willoughby are romantic and social rivals, with Orville's honor contrasting Willoughby's predatory pursuit of Evelina.
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Character Web
23 connectionsA slice of how Sir Clement Willoughby sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Protagonist
- Evelina's social circle
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Madame Duval
rivalry · negative
Madame Duval and Sir Clement Willoughby are locked in a contentious battle of wits and… How this plays out →
- Captain Mirvan
rivalry · negative
- Lord Orville
rivalry · negative
- Mr. Lovel
social · ambivalent
- Mrs. Selwyn
rivalry · negative
- Madame Duval
rivalry · negative
Madame Duval and Sir Clement Willoughby are locked in a contentious battle of wits and… How this plays out →
- Madame Duval
rivalry · negative
Madame Duval and Sir Clement Willoughby are locked in a contentious battle of wits and… How this plays out →
- Captain Mirvan
rivalry · negative
- Mr. Lovel
social · ambivalent
- Mrs. Selwyn
rivalry · negative
- Captain Mirvan
rivalry · negative
- Lord Orville
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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See Sir Clement Willoughby in letter xi evelina in continuationIn the story
Sir Clement Willoughby appears across 23 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Letter XIII: Evelina in Continuation
- Letter XV: Mr. Villars to Evelina
- Letter XVI: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
- Letter XVII: Evelina in Continuation
- Letter XVIII: Evelina in Continuation
- Letter XIX: Evelina in Continuation
- Letter XX: Evelina in Continuation
- Letter XXI: Evelina in Continuation
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Chapter companion notes
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