Charles and Maria are reconciled. 28 Row. On the other hand, the play has also been criticised for some hints of anti-Semitism, specifically "the disparaging remarks made about moneylenders, who were often Jewish. Sir Peter is left alone and when Maria enters, he tries to convince her to marry Joseph expressing him as a worthier match than Charles, whom she favours. 51 0 obj<>endobj He also urges Joseph to pursue his suit with Maria (much to Joseph's annoyance, as Lady Teazle is listening behind the screen). "Premium" accepts, but Sir Oliver is silently outraged. Sir Benjamin says Sir Peter was wounded in a swordfight with Joseph Surface, while Crabtree insists it was a pistol duel with Charles. It may be significant that in Johann Zoffany's portrait of Robert Baddeley as Moses, we find that "Under his arm Moses holds a rolled parchment of the Surface family tree that is used as an auction hammer, and he seems to be ticking off pictures in the catalogue", although in the play Careless is the auctioneer in the relevant scene (IV.1) and Moses has a relatively minor role. He eventually combined these and with repeated revisions and restructuring arrived at substantially the play that we have today. 40 0 obj<>endobj She denounces Joseph and exits, and the enraged Sir Peter follows as Joseph continues trying to pretend innocence. 31 0 obj<>endobj Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Scene III: Sir Oliver calls on his old friend Sir Peter. Rowley defends Charles, and then announces that Sir Oliver has just arrived from the East Indies. that we are a very happy couple. Sir Oliver and Moses leave with Rowley entering shortly after, and Charles sends a hundred pounds of the proceeds for the relief of "Mr. Stanley", despite Rowley's objection.

{c��$�T�=Fh�ifުjt�½�(�4 �F3��"����?C. Charles raises a toast to Maria. Another example of strictly verbal differences between the two texts can be found in II.1, where the Project Gutenberg text has Lady Teazle rather more pointed in suggesting that Sir Peter can oblige her by making her his "widow" (only implied by her in the 1821 text, leaving him to fill in "My widow, I suppose?" 23 0 R 57 0 obj<>endobj 28 0 R When an old Bachelor takes a young Wife—... Sir Peter Teazle. 3 0 obj<>endobj 21 0 obj<>endobj 22 0 obj<>endobj The film is presumed to be lost. [6], In the Project Gutenberg text's version of I.1, Lady Sneerwell's accomplice is her cousin Miss Verjuice, not the socially inferior Snake (who appears only in V.3). 15 0 R

Here is the opening in that text: Lady SNEERWELL'S House. 12 0 R Furthermore, Joseph has lent a great deal to his brother, so that he has nothing left for "Stanley". I remember it very well, and a curious life I led. LADY TEAZLE MARIA LADY SNEERWELL MRS. CANDOUR MISS VERJUICE THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL DRAMATIS PERSONAE. 22 0 R Sir Peter enters and tells Joseph that he suspects an affair between Charles and Lady Teazle (due to the rumours spread by Joseph and Lady Sneerwell). 68 0 obj<>/XObject<<>>>>>>endobj The first television adaptation aired over the BBC May 19, 1937. So is Sir Peter, when he arrives, and rather breaks up the party with his comments.

[5], The prefatory material to the Project Gutenberg text of the play acknowledges that "Current texts may usually be traced, directly or indirectly", to the 1821 edition, but presents a far different text based on a manuscript in the author's hand. 13 0 R Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Scene III: Charles and his raucous guests drink heavily and sing merry songs, as they prepare for a night of gambling.

13 Lady Teaz. 46 0 obj<>endobj 0. Scene III: Lady Sneerwell complains to Joseph that Sir Peter, now that he knows the truth about Joseph, will allow Charles to marry Maria. 59 0 obj<>endobj LADY SNEERWELL. 7 0 obj<>endobj 17 0 R The School for Scandal has been widely admired.

But she refuses to endorse it and admits that she came to pursue an affair with Joseph; however, having learned of Sir Peter's generosity, she has repented.

41 0 obj<>endobj 26 Row. They were Madam—and as I copied them myself in a feigned Hand there can be no suspicion whence they came. Sir Oliver, Sir Peter, and Lady Teazle together condemn Joseph, but Sir Oliver forgives Charles because of his refusal to sell Sir Oliver's picture and his generous aid to his uncle "Stanley." 0. 62 0 obj<>endobj 54 0 obj<>endobj VERJUICE. Sir Oliver arrives. 24 0 obj<>endobj Lady Sneer. 34 0 obj<>endobj