Who Frank Gardner is
Frank Gardner combines charm with financial dependence, setting him apart from the practical Vivie Warren. He pursues her, but he has little appetite for the work she values.
What Frank Gardner wants
Frank seeks Vivie's affection while she wants the freedom to earn her own living. His pursuit brings their different attitudes toward money and work into the play's wider discussion of independence.
Frank Gardner and the others in the story
Frank is not the only man who sees a possible romantic future with Vivie. Sir George Crofts, Mrs. Warren's wealthy business partner, also sees her as a possible wife.
Frank's father is a clergyman with an awkward connection to Mrs. Warren's past. That connection complicates a gathering where outward respectability does not settle questions about people's lives or dealings.
Questions
Who is Frank Gardner in Mrs. Warren's Profession?
Frank Gardner is a charming, financially dependent young man who pursues Vivie Warren.
How does Frank Gardner differ from Vivie?
Frank has little appetite for work, while Vivie values useful employment and earning her own living.
Who is Frank Gardner's father?
His father is a clergyman who brings an awkward connection to Mrs. Warren's past into the gathering.