The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling · Character

Lord Fellamar

Aristocratic suitor of Sophia who attempts to force her into marriage.

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Also known as Fellamar

Lord Fellamar shows up with force in Chapter VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Irish peer who arrives at the inn, offers protection and a coach, and is an intimate acquaintance of Mrs.

Lord Fellamar first appears in 0001 the history of tom jones a foundling.

In Chapter VIII: The Irish peer who arrives at the inn, offers protection and a coach, and is an intimate acquaintance of Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

Later, in Chapter IX: Lord Fellamar arranges the travel and offers to ride horseback, but is persuaded to stay in the coach.

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Chapter VIII
The Irish peer who arrives at the inn, offers protection and a coach, and is an intimate acquaintance of Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
Chapter IX
Lord Fellamar arranges the travel and offers to ride horseback, but is persuaded to stay in the coach.
II
A young nobleman in love with Sophia, manipulated by Lady Bellaston into considering violent methods to win her.
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Agrees to the plot to rape Sophia but experiences a night of moral conflict; ultimately resolves to abandon the design.
IV
Initially hesitant, but is swayed by Lady Bellaston's arguments and agrees to pursue Sophia.
V
Declares his love to Sophia, attempts to force himself on her, and is confronted by Squire Western.
Chapter II
Mentioned as the nobleman seeking to court Sophia; his gentleman delivers a message to Squire Western.
Chapter VIII
Desperate to marry Sophia; authorizes the pressing scheme against Jones and offers a carte blanche settlement.
IV
Lord Fellamar is the suitor proposed by Mrs. Western; his rude behavior toward Sophia is recounted.
VI
Lord Fellamar attends the opera and drum with Sophia, causing her discomfort due to his pretensions.
Chapter VIII
Lord Fellamar professes ardent passion to Sophia, offers to desist if she is pre-engaged, but is encouraged by Mrs. Western to persevere. He leaves after receiving assurances that Sophia will be brought to reason.

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