thy throat, Lovelace, I shall do it in an instance". Eventually, surrounded by strangers and her cousin, Col. Morden, Clarissa dies in the full consciousness of her virtue and trusting in a better life after death. Belford manages Clarissa's will and ensures that all her articles and money go into the hands of the individuals she desires should receive them. Lovelace departs for Europe and continues to correspond with Belford. Lovelace learns that Col. Morden has suggested he might seek Lovelace and demand satisfaction on behalf of his cousin. He responds that he is not able to accept threats against himself and arranges an encounter with Col. Morden. They meet in Munich and arrange a duel. Morden is slightly injured in the duel, but Lovelace dies of his injuries the following day. Before dying he says "let this expiate!" Clarissa's relatives finally realise they have been wrong but it comes too late. They discover Clarissa has already died. The story ends with an account of the fate of the other characters. Characters Major characters: Miss Clarissa Harlowe: The title character of the novel. Clarissa is a young and virtuous woman who ends up falling victim to Robert Lovelace after he convinces her to run away with him and later rapes her. Feeling as though she has entirely lost the will to live after losing her virtue, Clarissa prepares herself for death. Robert Lovelace: The villain of the story and pursuer of Clarissa. Mr. Lovelace is seen as a vile and selfish character who refuses to stop lusting after Clarissa until he gets what he wants. Anne Howe: Clarissa's best friend whom she continuously writes to throughout the course of the story. Anne serves as Clarissa's confidant as the story progresses. John Belford: A close friend of Mr. Lovelace whom he writes to during the course of the story. However, as the story progresses, he slowly begins to side with Clarissa instead of Mr. Lovelace. Secondary characters: James Harlowe, Sr.: Clarissa's father Lady Charlotte Harlowe: Clarissa's mother James Harlowe, Jr.: Clarissa's brother, bitter enemy of Robert Lovelace. Miss Arabella Harlowe: Clarissa's older sister John Harlowe: Clarissa's uncle (her father's elder brother) Antony Harlowe: Clarissa's uncle (her father's younger brother) Roger Solmes: A wealthy man whom Clarissa's parents wish her to marry Mrs. Hervey: Clarissa's aunt (Lady Charlotte Harlowe)'s half-sister Dolly Hervey: Daughter of Mrs. Hervey Mrs. Norton: Clarissa's nurse, an unhappy