Question

What is Mrs. Clackitt known for?

• A. Spreading rumors that have serious consequences
• B. Being a talented singer in high society
• C. Hosting lavish tea parties for London elites
• D. Managing a successful theater company in the city

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Spreading rumors that have serious consequences

• Mrs. Clackitt is known for spreading rumors that have serious consequences. Although she never appears on stage in The School for Scandal, she is frequently mentioned by other characters as a notorious gossip who delights in spreading scandalous stories.

• Her rumors have led to broken engagements, unhappy marriages, and even cases of disinheritance, showcasing the real-world damage that gossip can cause.

• However, despite these serious consequences, the play presents her and other rumormongers in a satirical light, making fun of their behavior rather than portraying them as purely villainous.

• Mrs. Clackitt represents the exaggerated and relentless nature of gossip in high society, where rumors can shape or destroy reputations in an instant.