Mrs. Warren's Profession by Bernard Shaw

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Author Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950
Title Mrs. Warren's Profession
Note Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary "Mrs. Warren's Profession" by George Bernard Shaw is a play written in the late 19th century (specifically in 1894). The narrative centers around themes of social morality and the complexities surrounding the profession of prostitution through the lens of a mother-daughter relationship. The main characters are Mrs. Warren, a brothel owner who defends her lifestyle choices, and her daughter Vivie Warren, a strong and educated young woman grappling with the implications of her mother's profession. The opening of the play introduces us to Vivie Warren, an intelligent and self-possessed young woman, who is busy with her studies at her cottage in Surrey when she receives a visit from Praed, a family friend. Their conversation reveals Vivie's independent spirit and practical approach to life, contrasting sharply with her mother's more extravagant lifestyle. Praed's anticipation of meeting Mrs. Warren suggests she is a compelling figure, but the audience senses potential conflict regarding Vivie's future and the shadow of her mother's choices. When Mrs. Warren finally enters, her colorful personality and the dynamic with Vivie hint at deeper tensions relating to the societal implications of their lives, setting the stage for a provocative exploration of morality and choice in the ensuing acts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Working class women -- Great Britain -- Drama
Subject Prostitutes -- Great Britain -- Drama
Subject Prostitution -- Great Britain -- Drama
Subject Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1097
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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