# Sir Clement Willoughby — Evelina character guide > Sir Clement Willoughby in Evelina by Fanny Burney. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Willoughby, Clement, Clement Willoughby, Sir Clement **First appearance:** 0014-letter-xi-evelina-in-continuation ## Who they are A titled, charming, and utterly unscrupulous pursuer whose gallantry curdles into menace whenever Evelina tries to escape his attentions. ## Relationships ### [Madame Duval](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters/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. ### [Captain Mirvan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters/captain_mirvan) _rivalry_ Captain Mirvan and Sir Clement Willoughby are antagonistic rivals, with Mirvan's coarse aggression clashing against Willoughby's polished deceit. ### [Lord Orville](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters/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. ### [Mr. Lovel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters/mr_lovel) _social_ Mr. Lovel and Sir Clement Willoughby are superficial social acquaintances who move in the same fashionable circles. ### [Mrs. Selwyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters/mrs_selwyn) _rivalry_ Mrs. Selwyn sees through Sir Clement Willoughby's charm and engages in sharp verbal sparring with him, acting as his antagonist. ### [Madame Duval](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters/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. ### [Madame Duval](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters/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. ### [Captain Mirvan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters/captain_mirvan) _rivalry_ Captain Mirvan and Sir Clement Willoughby are antagonistic rivals, with Mirvan's coarse aggression clashing against Willoughby's polished deceit. ### [Mr. Lovel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters/mr_lovel) _social_ Mr. Lovel and Sir Clement Willoughby are superficial social acquaintances who move in the same fashionable circles. ### [Mrs. Selwyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters/mrs_selwyn) _rivalry_ Mrs. Selwyn sees through Sir Clement Willoughby's charm and engages in sharp verbal sparring with him, acting as his antagonist. ### [Captain Mirvan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters/captain_mirvan) _rivalry_ Captain Mirvan and Sir Clement Willoughby are antagonistic rivals, with Mirvan's coarse aggression clashing against Willoughby's polished deceit. ### [Lord Orville](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters/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. ## In the story ### [Letter XIII: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xiii-evelina-in-continuation) The 'persecutor' who pesters Evelina at the ridotto and exposes her false claim of being engaged. ### [Letter XV: Mr. Villars to Evelina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xv-mr-villars-to-evelina) Mr. Villars finds his conversation and boldness extremely disgustful and hopes Evelina sees no more of him. ### [Letter XVI: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xvi-evelina-to-the-rev-mr-villars) Skilfully ingratiates himself with the Captain by mocking Madame Duval; offers his chariot; assists Evelina when the coach breaks down. ### [Letter XVII: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xvii-evelina-in-continuation) Sir Clement Willoughby called earlier and was invited to dinner by Captain Mirvan, though he does not appear in the main events of this letter. ### [Letter XVIII: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xviii-evelina-in-continuation) Mentioned by Lord Orville as having assisted Evelina at Ranelagh. ### [Letter XIX: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xix-evelina-in-continuation) Arrives during the argument and joins in the banter, affecting gravity while siding with the Captain; later compliments Evelina's taste at the museum. ### [Letter XX: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xx-evelina-in-continuation) Sir Clement escorts the ladies from the carriage, joins in the conversation, and supports Lord Orville in defending Evelina. ### [Letter XXI: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xxi-evelina-in-continuation) Assiduously escorts Evelina from the gallery; eager to be alone with her and arranges his chariot. ### [Letter XXIII: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xxiii-evelina-in-continuation) Attends the Pantheon, is officious and forward with Evelina, and later calls at the house, receiving an invitation to Howard Grove. ### [Letter XXIV: Mr. Villars to Evelina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xxiv-mr-villars-to-evelina) Mr. Villars condemns Sir Clement as an artful, designing man whose pretended passion lacks sincerity and honor, and whose behavior after the opera was insulting. ### [Letter XXXII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xxxii-evelina-to-the-rev-mr-villars) Arrives unexpectedly at Howard Grove; flatters Evelina and Miss Mirvan, and joins Captain Mirvan's scheme. ### [Letter XXXIII: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xxxiii-evelina-in-continuation) Sir Clement assists the Captain in the scheme and uses the opportunity to press his unwanted attentions on Evelina, requesting private meetings and expressing his passion. ### [Letter XXXIV: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xxxiv-evelina-in-continuation) Sir Clement offers to leave Howard Grove as a pretext to oblige Evelina, but his advances are manipulative. He departs after a letter, leaving the Captain displeased. ### [Letter XXXVII: Mr. Villars to Evelina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xxxvii-mr-villars-to-evelina) His private addresses to Evelina are condemned by Mr. Villars, who warns Evelina to show resentment. ### [Letter XLVI: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xlvi-evelina-to-the-rev-mr-villars) Unexpectedly encounters Evelina at Vauxhall; rescues her from Mr. Smith but behaves with disrespectful familiarity, questioning her change in companions. ### [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 unexpectedly, attempts composure but is embarrassed by Madame Duval's accusations; leaves awkwardly. ### [Letter XLIX: Mr. Villars to Evelina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-xlix-mr-villars-to-evelina) Condemned for insolence and shocking suspicions; Mr. Villars insists Evelina must no longer converse with him. ### [Letter LXVIII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-lxviii-evelina-to-the-rev-mr-villars) Not present in this chapter; omitted. ### [Letter LXXII: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-lxxii-evelina-in-continuation) Arrives at Bristol, rescues Evelina from impertinent followers, and passionately declares his hopeless love. ### [Letter LXXV: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-lxxv-evelina-to-the-rev-mr-villars) Sir Clement persistently pursues Evelina, manipulates situations to be near her, and reveals his mercenary intentions regarding marriage. ### [Letter LXXVI: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-lxxvi-evelina-in-continuation) Mentioned as a possible cause of Evelina's change in behavior, but she denies his influence. ### [Letter LXXVII: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-lxxvii-evelina-in-continuation) Intercepts and tears up Lord Orville's letter, reveals his jealousy and violent temper, then abruptly leaves the house. ### [Letter LXXXI: Evelina in Continuation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/chapters/letter-lxxxi-evelina-in-continuation) Writes a letter confessing his interception of Evelina's letter and his false reply in Orville's name. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters/sir_clement_willoughby - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/evelina_se/characters