The School for Scandal

exposition

What is the exposition of the story?

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The play starts with two prologues that set up the themes of scandal, rumors, and public appearance.

Act I begins by presenting Lady Sneerwell, a wealthy widow, and her servant, Snake, gossiping as they usually do. Lady Sneerwell gossips because, in her past, someone destroyed her reputation.