School for Scandal | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Sir Benjamin Backbite - A gossip admired by the local gossip circle leader, this character is rejected by a prospective love.

Sir Harry Bumper - A friend of one of two brothers, this character spends lots of time drinking, gambling, and singing.

Mrs. Candour - A friendly, accommodating sort, this gossip-loving character is capable of spreading slander more effectively than others.

Careless - A friend to one of two brothers, this character auctions the family pictures to one of the moneylenders.

Crabtree - A relative in tow, this character is as big a...
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