The School for Scandal

"The School for Scandal" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan is a comedic play that exposes a world obsessed with reputation and deceit in 18th-century high society. The story shows people like Lady Sneerwell, an expert in spreading rumors, and Sir Peter Teazle, who learns that things are not always that they appear to be. These characters are trapped in complicated relationships, where they navigate the world of gossip and are faced with the consequences of their actions. The narrative is driven by the use of clever conversation and social satire, revealing the false behaviors of the elite as they spread rumors while defending their honor. It cleverly builds a picture of a society consumed by scandal.