# Sir Benjamin Backbite — The School for Scandal character guide

> Sir Benjamin Backbite in The School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Sir Benjamin, Benjamin, Backbite, dear Sir Benjamin, Sir Benjamin Gad, Sir Benjamin O Lud, Sir Benjamin Hey, Sir Benjamin Ay, Sir Benjamin Dutch, Sir Benjamin No, Sir Benjamin Mr. Surface

**First appearance:** 0005-act-i

## Who they are

A foppish young baronet and nephew of Crabtree, known for his malicious wit and romantic interest in Maria.

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