Lady Sneerwell

GPTKB entity

Statements (70)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:character
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:The_School_for_Scandal
gptkbp:associated_with theatrical comedy
social scandal
gptkbp:audience often viewed negatively
gptkbp:character_development static
gptkbp:character_type gptkb:socialite
gptkbp:controls other characters
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Richard_Brinsley_Sheridan
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced portrayals of femme fatales
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:theatrical_performances
cynical
gptkbp:famous_for spreading rumors
gptkbp:first_appearance 1777
gptkbp:has_conflict_with gptkb:Maria
gptkb:Sir_Peter_Teazle
the protagonists
her own morals
gptkbp:has_relationship_with gptkb:Joseph_Surface
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lady Sneerwell
gptkbp:influence_on later literary villains
gptkbp:inspiration modern antagonists
gptkbp:interacts_with the upper class
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:Villain
social climber
gptkbp:is_acharacter_in the comedy genre
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in literary studies
gptkbp:is_arepresentation_of the societal norms of her time
gptkbp:is_associated_with the theme of betrayal
gptkbp:is_considered a classic character in English literature
gptkbp:is_criticized_for her lack of integrity
gptkbp:is_in gptkb:The_School_for_Scandal
gptkbp:is_involved_in the play's climax
gptkbp:is_known_for her charm
her deceitful nature
gptkbp:is_linked_to the theme of appearance vs reality
gptkbp:is_motivated_by gptkb:jealousy
gossip
gain social power
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to gptkb:Lady_Macbeth
virtuous characters
gptkbp:is_often_described_as cunning
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in a villainess
her confidantes
gptkbp:is_part_of the ensemble cast
the upper class
the play's central conflict
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as gptkb:film_adaptations
various actresses
sophisticated
gptkbp:is_represented_in a schemer
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of the dangers of gossip
gptkbp:music_style her schemes backfire
gptkbp:narrative catalyst for conflict
gptkbp:notable_quote " I have a great deal of wit, but I am not a wit myself."
gptkbp:personality_trait manipulative
gptkbp:portrayed_by various actresses in adaptations
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Joseph_Surface
gptkb:Mrs._Candour
gptkb:Charles_Surface
gptkbp:represents social hypocrisy
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Maria
gptkbp:role gptkb:antagonist
gptkbp:serves_as a foil to other characters
gptkbp:setting 18th century England
gptkbp:spread_to rumors
gptkbp:symbolizes hypocrisy
gptkbp:theme gptkb:deception
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mabel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4