A Trip to Scarborough; and, The Critic

"A Trip to Scarborough" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan is a comedic play that uses mistaken identities, romantic chasing, and societal norms to tell its story. It's about a group of people in the resort town of Scarborough, especially Tom Fashion, who wants both money and love in a complicated situation. When the play starts, Tom and his servant, Lory, get to an inn in Scarborough. They show that they don't have much money and that Tom doesn't like his rich brother, Lord Foppington, who is going to marry a rich woman. Their talk shows that Tom plans to talk to his brother about money, which leads to funny disagreements. We are also introduced to Colonel Townly, who explains the social scene, with a focus on possible love interests and competitions, particularly Amanda and Berinthia, who are both involved in love problems. This beginning suggests the difficult love stories and lies that will happen as the characters try to get what they want.