Clarissa Freedom and Confinement Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Letter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

Obstinate, perverse, undutiful Clarissa Harlowe! With a rejecting hand and angry aspect; then take your own way, and go up!—But stir not down again, I charge you, without leave, or till your papa's pleasure be known concerning you (22.38)

Like a little kid, Clarissa is sent to her room when she misbehaves. Notice how her mom can't release her—only her dad has that power.

Quote #2

It is hoped that as you must go, you will go cheerfully (50.6)

Well, when you put it that way. Clarissa doesn't have much of a choice. And she's just supposed to grin and bear it. She isn't even free to express her feelings. 

Quote #3

To be carried away this Thursday—to the moated house—to the chapel—to Solmes! (62.3)

Although Clarissa never does get carried away to the moated house, it's a pretty good metaphor for how she's feeling: totally stranded.