One character in this play declared that he has only been given "avadavats and Indian crackers", when in fact he was sent 12,000 pounds.
In Royall Tyler's The Contrast, Jonathan watches a performance of this play, but believes himself to have observed a real family at church. One character in this play declared that he has only been given "avadavats and Indian crackers", when in fact he was sent 12,000 pounds. A money-lending Jew named Moses helps another character in this play disguise himself as "Mr. (*) Premium" to determine his nephew's loyalty. Lady Teazle is unfaithful to Sir Peter with his adopted son, but resolves to leave Lady Sneerwell's group at the end of this play. For 10 points, name this play about Charles and Joseph Surface, as well as the title group of gossipers, written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
In Royall Tyler's The Contrast, Jonathan watches a performance of this play, but believes himself to have observed a real family at church.
The School for Scandal