Mrs. Warren's Profession

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has placed on women has made it impossible for
her to pursue any other lifestyle. She demonstrates this by saying, "It's
far better than any other employment open to [women]... It can't be right,
Vivie, that there shouldn't be better opportunities for women." Shaw is
attempting to evoke sympathy for the character of Mrs. Warren by pitting
her against a society that is against her. He is quite obviously in favor
of the actions that Mrs. Warren has taken, as demonstrated by the very
reasonable rationalization for what she has done and the approving reaction
of her daughter Vivie.

While it can be seen that Shaw approves of going against societal
morals in the case of need, he is in the direct opposite opinion when it
comes to continually doing it for only the purposes of greed. This is
clearly shown when it is discovered by Vivie that Mrs. Warren, while
definitely having enough money to live on, still engages in the business of
prostitution. Describing her reasons for ...

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intellectual or artistic ; are you, pater." Throughout the play
Vivie, again acting as the representative of Shaw's views, is constantly
blowing off his attempts at winning her affection. Finally gives up his
attempts when he realizes how her mother earns the money. He states , "I
really can' bring myself to touch the old woman's money now." Vivie is
quite glad to be rid of him.

Shaw's opinions on society against the individual are clearly outlined
in this play. Through the actions and words of the character Vivie it can
be clearly seen that he finds nothing wrong with breaking the rules placed
on people by society, providing that it is for a good reason and not simply
fro ...

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