"The School for Scandal" is a comedy play written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan in 1777. The story revolves around the themes of gossip, deception, and the contrast between appearance and reality. It follows the lives of wealthy characters in London who engage in scandalous behavior while pretending to be virtuous. The plot centers on two main characters, Charles Surface and Joseph Surface, who are brothers with very different morals. As the play unfolds, the characters' schemes and misunderstandings lead to humorous situations, ultimately revealing the true nature of each character and the consequences of their actions.