Charles Surface is a fictional character from the play "The School for Scandal," written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan in 1777. He is portrayed as a charming yet morally ambiguous young man who is more concerned with his social status and wealth than with honesty and integrity. Throughout the play, Charles is involved in various schemes and deceptions, particularly regarding his inheritance and relationships. His character serves as a critique of the superficiality and hypocrisy of high society during the 18th century, highlighting themes of reputation, gossip, and the contrast between appearance and reality.