# Mary Clapp — Vanity Fair character guide

> Mary Clapp in Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** little Mary Clapp, Miss Clapp, Molly, Polly

**First appearance:** 0038-xxxviii-a-family-in-a-very-small-way

## Who they are

The Clapps' daughter, a kind friend to Amelia during her years of poverty.

## In the story

### [LVIII: Our Friend the Major](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vanity_fair_se/chapters/lviii-our-friend-the-major)

Accompanies Dobbin to the gardens, acts as a messenger and confidante, and points out the newly married Mr. Binny.

### [The Old Piano](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vanity_fair_se/chapters/lix-the-old-piano)

Amelia's young confidante, who observes Major Dobbin's love for Amelia and discusses it with her.

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