Character guide

James Mavor Morell

major

Also known as Morell, Jimmy, Reverend James Mavor Morell

A Christian Socialist clergyman, husband of Candida, confident in his moral authority.

Eugene Marchbanks

major

Also known as Marchbanks, Mr. Marchbanks

A shy, poetic young man deeply in love with Candida, challenging Morell's worldview.

Candida Morell

major

Also known as Candy, Mrs. Morell

Morell's wife, a practical and perceptive woman who manages her household with quiet strength.

Proserpine Garnett

supporting

Also known as Miss Proserpine Garnett, Miss Garnett, Prossy, Pross

Morell's typist, secretly in love with him, sharp-tongued but loyal.

Alexander Mill

supporting

Also known as Lexy, Mr. Lexy Mill, Mr. Mill

A young curate assisting Morell, eager and somewhat naive.

Mr. Burgess

supporting

Also known as Burgess

Candida's father, a coarse but good-natured businessman.

Maria

minor

The Morells' maid, appears briefly in household scenes.