The Vicar of Wakefield · Character
Mr. Wilmot
Arabella's father, a clergyman and friend of Dr. Primrose.
minor
Also known as old Mr. Wilmot
First appearance: i
Mr. Wilmot shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A neighboring clergyman and father of Arabella, who is courting a fourth wife and breaks off the engagement due to the Primroses' loss of fortune.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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