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Sir Oliver

Joseph Surface Charles Surface Crabtree

Initially believes he is a good son but changes his mind when he catches him with Lady Teazle Believes to be a profligate but comes to regret his thought when Charles exposes Joseph's falsity Uncle. Visits him in disguise and forgives his bad behavior when Charles refuses to sell Oliver's portrait

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Moses

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Sir Peter

Sir Oliver
Has received many gifts and money from Oliver's trip to India

Visits Joseph as a poor man and discovers his greedy nature.

Enlists his help to pose as the rich "Mr. Premium"

Joseph Surface Charles Surface Crabtree Backbite Rowley Moses Snake Lady Teazle Maria
Married, but she wants to live separately

Uncle Nephew Steward Has been assisting him with his financial troubles

Attracted to him and attempts to have an affair Disinterested in his romantic advances

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Lady Sneerwell Mrs. Candour

Attracted to him, and is spreading false Working together to rumours about an separate Charles affair to gain him for and Maria herself Gossip buddies Gossip buddies

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Lady Teazle

Maria

Lady Sneerwell Mrs. Candour

Madly in love with, despite her extravagance

Not interested romantically, but cannot afford to reject her advances

Attracted to her money, often making romantic advances Committed in a happy relationship Gossip buddies Gossip buddies Gossip buddies Gossip buddies

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Works for her, but later turns against her, ousting her lies

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