What is the primary motivation of recreational gossips?

Which characters belong to the category of "recreational gossips"?

What is Mrs. Clackitt known for?

Why did Lady Sneerwell become a malicious gossip?

In the 1770s, what was considered an unforgivable offense for women?

What is the primary way wealthy Londoners entertain themselves in The School for Scandal?

How does Sir Oliver Surface test the true natures of his nephews?

Which character remains morally upright throughout the play?

Which character is known for spreading gossip and slander?

What is Charles Surface’s true nature?

How does Joseph Surface present himself to society?

What is the central theme of The School for Scandal?

How does the play end?

What is Sir Oliver’s final decision regarding his fortune?

How does Sir Oliver reveal his true identity to his nephews?

What causes the confusion when Sir Oliver arrives at Joseph’s house?

Who does Joseph initially think "Mr. Stanley" is when he arrives?

Why does Lady Sneerwell leave Joseph's house?

What does Lady Sneerwell blame Joseph for?

What advice does Rowley give to Sir Peter regarding Lady Teazle?

How does Sir Peter react to the gossipers in his house?

What declaration does Sir Oliver make after leaving Joseph’s house?

How does Joseph react when Sir Oliver visits him disguised as Mr. Stanley?

Why does Joseph try to convince Sir Peter that the woman behind the screen is just a French milliner?

What does Sir Peter do after discovering Lady Teazle’s intentions in Joseph’s house?

Why does Sir Oliver decide to visit Joseph disguised as Mr. Stanley?

What does Charles do with the portrait of Sir Oliver in Act IV?

What does Sir Oliver vow to do after hearing about Charles’s plans to sell the family portraits?

What role does Careless play in the sale of Charles's family portraits?

How does Sir Peter feel about Sir Oliver's plan to disguise himself?

What does Mr. Moses reveal about Charles's financial habits?

Why does Mr. Moses visit Sir Oliver and the others?

What is Charles's approach to helping Mr. Stanley?

What is the relationship between Mr. Stanley, Charles, and Joseph?

How does Sir Peter feel about the gossip at Lady Sneerwell’s gathering?

What do the guests at Lady Sneerwell’s house gossip about?

How does Sir Peter feel about Lady Teazle when she is angry?

What is the main subject of the argument between Sir Peter and Lady Teazle at the beginning of Act II?

Why does Sir Peter fear Sir Oliver’s return?

What does Joseph suspect about Snake?

Who does Maria love?

What is Lady Sneerwell and Joseph's main plot?

Why does Lady Sneerwell enjoy gossiping?

Why does Joseph try to stop Sir Peter from discussing his desire to marry Maria?

Why does Lady Teazle hide behind a screen in Joseph’s room?

Why does Charles refuse to sell the specific portrait to Sir Oliver?

What is Joseph Surface trying to convince Maria to do?

What does Sir Peter admire about Lady Teazle after their argument?

Who has returned to England after sixteen years in the East Indies?

What does Rowley believe about Charles Surface?