The School for Scandal (adaptation)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:stage_adaptation
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:theatrical_performances
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Richard_Brinsley_Sheridan
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:The_School_for_Scandal
gptkbp:character_relationships Charles Surface is in love with Maria.
Lady Teazle is married to Sir Peter Teazle.
Sir Peter Teazle is a guardian to Joseph and Charles Surface.
Charles Surface is generous.
Joseph Surface and Charles Surface are brothers.
Joseph Surface is deceitful.
Joseph Surface is in love with Maria.
Lady Teazle struggles with her social status.
Mrs. Candour is a friend of Lady Teazle.
Mrs. Candour spreads rumors.
Sir Peter Teazle faces marital issues.
gptkbp:critical_reception well-received
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced later comedies
gptkbp:cultural_references performed in schools.
often referenced in literature.
influenced modern sitcoms.
adapted in various forms.
studied in drama courses.
gptkbp:famous_quote " The world is a stage, and we are merely players."
gptkbp:genre gptkb:comedy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The School for Scandal (adaptation)
gptkbp:influenced social commentary
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:satire
gptkb:restoration_comedy
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Joseph_Surface
gptkb:Mrs._Candour
gptkb:Charles_Surface
gptkb:Lady_Teazle
gptkb:Sir_Peter_Teazle
gptkbp:notable_production gptkb:Royal_National_Theatre
gptkb:The_Old_Vic
gptkbp:number_of_acts gptkb:5
gptkbp:original_language English
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:Drury_Lane_Theatre
gptkbp:release_date 1777
gptkbp:setting gptkb:London
gptkbp:thematic_element gptkb:marriage
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:social_class
gptkb:deception
gptkb:friendship
morality
hypocrisy
social norms
reputation
public vs private life
gptkbp:theme gossip
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dodie_Smith
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4