# Mrs. Warren’s Profession — Character guide

> Key figures in Mrs. Warren’s Profession by George Bernard Shaw.

- [Vivie Warren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/vivie_warren.md): A bright, independent young woman who discovers her mother's secret profession.
- [Mrs. Warren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/mrs_warren.md): Vivie's mother, a former prostitute turned brothel owner with a pragmatic view of life.
- [Sir George Crofts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/sir_george_crofts.md): A wealthy, older gentleman and business partner of Mrs. Warren who pursues Vivie.
- [Mr. Praed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/praed.md): An architect and friend of the Warrens, idealistic and fond of beauty.
- [Frank Gardner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/frank_gardner.md): A charming but idle young man who flirts with Vivie.
- [Rev. Samuel Gardner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/rev_samuel_gardner.md): Frank's father, a clergyman with a hidden past connected to Mrs. Warren.
- [Liz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/liz.md): Mrs. Warren's former colleague and friend, now a successful brothel owner.
- [Mr. Redford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/mr_redford.md): A servant or porter at the Warrens' country cottage.
- [Honoria Fraser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/honoria_fraser.md): A friend of Vivie's from Cambridge, mentioned in conversation.
- [Wegg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/wegg.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or local tradesman.
- [A German officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/a_german_officer.md): A brief narrative referent, not a speaking character.
- [Mr. Grein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/mr_grein.md): A critic or acquaintance mentioned in the author's apology.
- [Tolstoy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/tolstoy.md): Referenced as a literary figure in the author's apology.
- [Mr. Pinero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/mr_pinero.md): A playwright mentioned in the author's apology.
- [Iris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/iris.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
- [Mrs. Tanqueray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/mrs_tanqueray.md): A character from another play, referenced in the author's apology.
- [Mrs. Boffin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/mrs_boffin.md): A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Ibsen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/ibsen.md): Referenced as a literary influence in the author's apology.
- [The Warrens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mrs_warren_s_profession_se/characters/the_warrens.md): Collective reference to the Warren family, not an individual.

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