As soon as he is gone, Prossy, who is secretly in love with Morell, remarks that Morell should not make a fool of himself by constantly praising his wife. Clearly annoyed, Morell goes out to greet his father-in-law. He informs Morell that Candida’s father, Mr Burgess, is on his way to visit him. Morell’s young curate, the Reverend Alexander (Lexy) Mill, arrives for work, late as usual. She has taken their two boys away on holiday and is about to return home for a short time to pick up some additional things for them. At the moment he is looking forward to the arrival of his wife Candida on the 11.45 train. They are trying to find time in his busy schedule for another speaking engagement for in addition to being a popular clergyman, Morell is in great demand as a guest speaker. The Reverend James Morell (Church of England) is at work with his secretary Miss Proserpine (Prossy) Garnett. The setting is a combination study and sitting-room in St. Although more than a hundred years have passed since people first saw the play, the story still rings true and the jokes are still as funny as ever. Along the way, Shaw makes some witty observations about love, the institution of marriage, the treatment of women in society and the age-old problem of having to choose between the ideal and the practical. What follows is a marriage in crisis, as the couple’s comfortable life begins to fall apart, and Candida is forced by the two men to choose between them. Eugene confronts Morell, declaring his love for Candida and claiming that the pastor does not deserve such a charming, magnificent wife. They are Children of Candida and Maria (the maid of Candida).Eugene is horrified by what he considers to be the mundane life that Candida is forced to lead with her husband, the Reverend James Morell.

Other Characters These characters have no role in the play.

Previously he was a petty trader but became rich by making the workers of his factory work more & also by paying the lowest possible wages. She is secretly in love with James Morell.

Miss Proserpine Garnett (Prossy): She is the typist of James Morell.

He has just graduated from Oxford University.

Alexander Mill (Lexy): He is curate to James Morell.Later on in the play, he falls in love with Candida, who is 10 years older than him. Eugene Marchbanks: He is the nephew of an Earl.

He is constantly invited to different places for delivering lectures. Every Sunday he delivers the lecture at the Church.

He is also a socialist & an active member of the Guild of St.

James Morell: He is the husband of Candida.She is the wife of James Morell & mother of two children. She knows well to use her beauty to get her ends. She is very attractive & has a charming personality. Candida: She is the main character of the play.

Bernard shaw's candida