The School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

The School for Scandal

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

91 pages first pub 1777 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Description

"The School for Scandal" is Richard Brinsley Sheridan's classic comedy that pokes fun at London upper class society in the late 1700s. Often referred to as a "comedy of manners", "The School for Scandal" is one Sheridan's most performed plays and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 361 reviews

Moods

funny 92%
lighthearted 84%
adventurous 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 21%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.3

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