Mrs. Warren’s Profession · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Mrs. Warren’s Profession by George Bernard Shaw.
Vivie Warren
major
Also known as Miss Vivie Warren, Vivie, Miss Warren, Miss Vivie, Vivvums
A bright, independent young woman who discovers her mother's secret profession.
Mrs. Warren
major
Also known as Mrs. Warren What, Mrs. Warren O Lord, dear Mrs. Warren, Kitty
Vivie's mother, a former prostitute turned brothel owner with a pragmatic view of life.
Sir George Crofts
supporting
Also known as Crofts, George, Sir George, a Lady Crofts
A wealthy, older gentleman and business partner of Mrs. Warren who pursues Vivie.
Mr. Praed
supporting
Also known as Praed, Praddy, dear old Praddy
An architect and friend of the Warrens, idealistic and fond of beauty.
Frank Gardner
supporting
Also known as Frank, Mr. Frank Gardner, Mr. Frank, Mister Frank, little Frank
A charming but idle young man who flirts with Vivie.
Rev. Samuel Gardner
supporting
Also known as Rev. S., the Rev. Samuel Gardner, Sam Gardner, Sam, the Reverend Samuel, Gardner
Frank's father, a clergyman with a hidden past connected to Mrs. Warren.
Liz
minor
Also known as Lizzie
Mrs. Warren's former colleague and friend, now a successful brothel owner.
Mr. Redford
minor
A servant or porter at the Warrens' country cottage.
Honoria Fraser
minor
Also known as Honoria, Fraser
A friend of Vivie's from Cambridge, mentioned in conversation.
Wegg
minor
Also known as Mr. Wegg
A minor character, possibly a servant or local tradesman.
A German officer
minor
A brief narrative referent, not a speaking character.
Mr. Grein
minor
Also known as Grein
A critic or acquaintance mentioned in the author's apology.
Tolstoy
minor
Referenced as a literary figure in the author's apology.
Mr. Pinero
minor
A playwright mentioned in the author's apology.
Iris
minor
A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
Mrs. Tanqueray
minor
Also known as The Second Mrs. Tanqueray
A character from another play, referenced in the author's apology.
Mrs. Boffin
minor
Also known as Boffin
A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
Mrs. Alison
minor
A minor character mentioned in passing.
Ibsen
minor
Also known as Goethe
Referenced as a literary influence in the author's apology.
The Warrens
minor
Collective reference to the Warren family, not an individual.
