Mrs. Warren’s Profession · Character
Mr. Praed
An idealistic architect who collects beautiful things and beautiful people, Praed is the one guest who treats Vivie as a person rather than a prize.
supporting
Also known as Praed, Praddy, dear old Praddy
First appearance: act i
As a supporting figure in Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Mr. Praed is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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Praed wanders the heath with Vivie and speaks of beauty, art, and the 'gospel' of self-realization, offering her a gentler philosophy than her mother's pragmatism or Frank's cynicism. His genuine fondness for both Mrs.
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