ASir Peter Teazle
BLady Sneerwell
CJoseph Surface
DCharles Surface
Answer:
B. Lady Sneerwell
Read Explanation:
In Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comedy "The School for Scandal" (1777), Lady Sneerwell is considered the true villain.
She is a scheming, malicious woman who enjoys spreading rumors and creating trouble in the lives of others, particularly by trying to ruin the reputations of those she envies.
Her primary plot involves using gossip and manipulation to separate the characters Sir Peter Teazle and his wife, as well as to cause turmoil in the lives of others.
Sir Peter Teazle is a character who, while sometimes foolish, is not a villain; he is more of a victim of Lady Sneerwell's schemes.
Joseph Surface appears to be virtuous but is actually deceitful and self-serving, making him an antagonist, though his moral flaws are not as malicious as Lady Sneerwell's.
Charles Surface is reckless and irresponsible, but he is ultimately portrayed as more of a lovable scoundrel than a villain.