The School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

The School for Scandal

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

91 pages first pub 1777 (editions) user-added

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 424 reviews

Moods

funny 89%
lighthearted 89%
adventurous 10%
reflective 10%
relaxing 5%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 26%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.31

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