Richard

During her great party in the book, Clarissa describes happiness when she is near Richard and shows evidence of the bond between them. She mentions Sir William Bradshaw and the sense of dislike she has for him. The only confirmation she has for these negative feelings is that "Richard agreed with her, 'didn't like his taste, didn't like his smell'" (Woolf 183). Through her use of Richard's opinion to back up her own, Clarissa exemplifies how she trusts him and values his thoughts; she and Richard rely on each other. Also, Clarissa notes how she "had never been so happy," and that was "due to Richard" (Woolf 185). It is clear they share a tight bond and although it may not be sexual it is very important to Clarissa. However, this whole relationship is, apparently, much less important in the movie version of Richard and Clarissa. Although Richard is basically incapacitated and Clarissa is fully aware of his plan to open the window and jump out, she refuses to walk the ten feet to prevent his suicide. Rather, she stands there babbling and acting like he is already dead because she is just going to let him jump anyway. Now she can just enjoy her relationship with Sally, only inconvenienced by the fact that she cannot have the party she wanted to have for herself under the cover of a celebration for Richard.