How we cite our quotes: (Letter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
And I charge you, on my blessing, that all this my truly maternal tenderness be not thrown away on you. (16.28)
Ah, the mother's guilt trip. While Mr. Lovelace storms and pouts, Mrs. Harlowe may have the more effective strategy—killing Clarissa with kindness.
Quote #2
Leave me, leave me, Clary Harlowe!—No kneeling!—limbs so supple; will so stubborn! Rise, I tell you. (18.103)
Clarissa's mom is onto something: while Clarissa's body is portrayed as weak and vulnerable, everyone knows her will is iron-clad. She's really laying on the guilt trip, here.
Quote #3
In what, my dear sister, have I offended you, that instead of endeavouring to soften my father's anger against me (as I am sure I should have done for you, had my unhappy case been yours) you should in so hard-hearted a manner join to aggravate not only his displeasure, but my mama's against me. (29.20)
Ladies and gents, please observe how the blame game is done right. Clarissa butters her sister up, reminds her of her sisterly duty, and gets in a few jabs to finish it off.