The Screen Scene SCREEN SCENE The screen scene is Sheridan’s greatest achievement. This scene provides a strength to the plot and makes it interesting and heart-warming. At the end of this scene we find changes in some character’s mentality. The ‘screen-scene’ is one of the greatest triumphs of Sheridan. The Fabrication of the scene: This … Read more
In the play School For Scandal, Sheridan has satirised the lifestyle of his contemporary society. Elucidate. [OR] The play School For Scandal is an excellent example of the comedy of manners. Assess. [OR] “Sheridan has a minute observation of the lifestyle of his contemporary society”. Analyse this statement in the light of School For Scandal. … Read more
In The School For Scandal Sheridan has touched the zenith of anti-sentimental movement. Define. [OR] “As far as anti-sentimental comedy is concerned, The School For Scandal is a brilliant work of art.” Justify the statement. [OR] The School For Scandal is closely related with sentimental comedy. Elucidate. [OR] Inspite of being an anti-sentimental comedy, The … Read more
Critically examine the art of plot construction in The School For Scandal. [OR] “The principle theme of The School For Scandal finally combines two subplots into one.” Illustrate. Ans. In fact, Sheridan’s primary concern in this play is to present a difference between appearance and reality. This is one of the fundamental components of a … Read more