School for Scandal | Characters
Sir Benjamin Backbite
Backbite is a suitor to Marie. He is a gossip who will slander anyone, even those he does not know. Lady Sneerwell admires Backbite's wit and poetry. Backbite is an especially malicious character, whose rude behavior is encouraged in the company of his uncle, Lady Sneerwell, and Mrs. Candour.
Sir Harry Bumper
Toby is one of Charles' s friends who spends his time drinking, gambling, and singing.
Mrs. Candour
Mrs. Candour is a good-natured and friendly gossip,...
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