Question

Character sketch of morell in the play candida

Answer 1

Morell is a clergyman and a Christian socialist by profession. His actual name is Reverend James Mavor Morell, and is well-known in the Church of England. He is the husband of Candida, the central character of the story, and the father of two children.

Morell owes much of his success in life to Candida. Although he firmly believes that Candida is dependent on his protection and care, the situation is actually just the opposite. Once, when the heroine has to choose between Morell and Marchbanks as her life partner, the choice is Morell who is undoubtedly the weaker of the two. He is often depicted as a childlike character, with Candida having to show him motherly love.