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The School for Scandal: A Comedy of Manners by Baljit Bhatia is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The School for Scandal by Richard Sheridan is a comedy of manners that satirizes gossip and hypocrisy in 18th century British high society. It follows the scandalous activities of characters like Lady Sneerwell and Joseph Surface who spread lies about acquaintances. Joseph proves to be a hypocrite who pretends to help his brother but is actually trying to ruin his reputation. The play also mocks trends of the time like excessive debt, fashion, and gossip published in newspapers. Overall it uses wit and humo
- Author
- Baljit Bhatia
- Language
- EN