Clarissa Chapter Summary & Analysis - Letters 75-80 dated April 2nd through April 5th Summary

Letters 75-80 dated April 2nd through April 5th Summary

Mr. Lovelace worries that if Clarissa is conveyed to Uncle Antony's house, he will lose her forever because she will marry Mr. Solmes. Mr. Lovelace has discovered that Mr. Solmes has already assigned rooms for Clarissa and the nursery and has hired equipages for their wedding. Mr. Lovelace urges Clarissa to accept his aunt's protection, but Clarissa still hopes that Mrs. Howe will offer her protection.

Dr. Lewen is permitted to visit Clarissa, but confuses her when he evades discussing her confinement. Uncle Harlowe visits Clarissa and informs her that the family is very pleased with her agreeing to grant Mr. Solmes an interview, believing that she will yield to his marriage proposals as well. Aunt Hervey's message that the Harlowes expect this interview to be the beginning of her concession to the situation due to a misrepresentation by James and Arabella makes Clarissa...
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