The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Clarissa

Clarissa is a character who experiences the influence of others' desires and is drawn toward Lovelace despite her initial dislike

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Lovelace influences Clarissa's feelings, and Clarissa's actions reflect internal conflict due to her admiration of him

Clarissa experiences transformations due to the sacrifices and words used in the preparation of philtres and beverages

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

ClarissathroughSacrificesilluminatesMarat →
I. Clarissa & Sacrifices

Clarissa experiences transformations due to the sacrifices and words used in the preparation of philtres and beverages

II. Sacrifices & Marat

Marat's relationship is mentioned, hinting at his role as someone who has caused great trembling

ClarissathroughSacrificesilluminatesPhiltres →
I. Clarissa & Sacrifices

Clarissa experiences transformations due to the sacrifices and words used in the preparation of philtres and beverages

II. Sacrifices & Philtres

Philtres are the result of preparing with sacrifices and words

ClarissathroughSacrificesilluminatesPhildres
I. Clarissa & Sacrifices

Clarissa experiences transformations due to the sacrifices and words used in the preparation of philtres and beverages

II. Sacrifices & Phildres

Philtres are the result of preparing with sacrifices and words

ClarissathroughLovelaceilluminatesClark
I. Clarissa & Lovelace

Lovelace influences Clarissa's feelings, and Clarissa's actions reflect internal conflict due to her admiration of him

II. Lovelace & Clark

Clarissa's internal conflict between condemning and loving Lovelace plays a significant role in their relationship dynamics

ClarissathroughLovelaceilluminatesDevotion
I. Clarissa & Lovelace

Lovelace influences Clarissa's feelings, and Clarissa's actions reflect internal conflict due to her admiration of him

II. Lovelace & Devotion

Devotion is used as an attempt to influence Clarissa's feelings toward Lovelace

ClarissathroughLovelaceilluminatesForgiveness
I. Clarissa & Lovelace

Lovelace influences Clarissa's feelings, and Clarissa's actions reflect internal conflict due to her admiration of him

II. Lovelace & Forgiveness

Forgiveness is another attempt to redeem Lovelace's image in Clarissa's mind

ClarissathroughSacrificesilluminatesWords
I. Clarissa & Sacrifices

Clarissa experiences transformations due to the sacrifices and words used in the preparation of philtres and beverages

II. Sacrifices & Words

Sorcerers use words to perform sacrifices, which imbue philtres with power