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Peter Russ The Character Of Clarissa

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Clarissa and Peter Walsh are the main character of the story around which the whole novel revolves. Clarissa is a women whose world consists of parties, fine clothing and she used to stay tidy, clean and fashionable. All of these factor point toward only one outcome, which is marriage of Clarissa with Peter Walsh. But she sacrifices the tranquility of an upper class life and married Richard. The reason behind this was her acceptance towards privacy over passion. Peter on the other hand was not fearful of homosexuality and he expected the same from Clarissa. Clarissa tried to explain this to Peter but all her efforts were in vain. This negligence of Peter towards Clarissa’s concerns resulted in Clarissa marrying Richard. Clarissa do not regrets

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