Question

Who wrote the prologue to The School for Scandal?

• A. David Garrick
• B. Richard Brinsley Sheridan
• C. Oliver Goldsmith
• D. Samuel Johnson

Answer 1

Answer:

A. David Garrick

• The prologue to The School for Scandal was written by David Garrick, a prominent 18th-century actor, playwright, producer, and theater manager.

• Although Richard Brinsley Sheridan wrote the play itself, Garrick contributed the prologue, which humorously critiques society's obsession with gossip and scandal.

• This collaboration reflects Garrick's influence in the theater world at the time and his skill in setting the tone for the play.