Inherit the wind

Characters:
1. Bertram Cates, 24,hs teacher,defendant, he believed in evolution
2. Matthew H. Brady, politician, prosecution, very christian, hero
3. Henry Drummond, devil, Defense, city guy
4. E.K. Hornbeck : Cynical journalist, portrays Cates as a hero in his article,city guy,for Cates, against Brady
5. Reverend Brown,: fundamentalist christian, fire and brimestone
6. Rachel Brown: 22, elemenmtry teacher, daughter of reverend, romance with Cates
7. Judge: impartial...ish,
8. Townspeople :

QUESTIONS

1. How does Howard and Melinda’s interaction at the beginning of the play foreshadow

the major issues of the play? I don't recall this scene.

2. What does Meeker, the bailiff’s, willingness to let Cates out of jail to meet with Rachel

tell us both about his offence and the town? He isn't very dangerous to anyone physically but the town is very close-minded and persecutes him for being open minded.It tells us that the offence isn't very serious and not a threat physical to the town.

3. What kind of town does Hillsboro seem to be in its preparations for Brady’s arrival?

A very republican one and pious one. A very religious one, and proud to show it by desplaying banners and singing christian songs.

4. What does Brady’s relationship with his wife tell us about his character?

She seems to baby him a lot. It shows that brady is dependant and submissive.

5. What does Brady’s conversation with Rachel, and subsequent behaviour afterwards tell

us about his character? He is a backstabber, he is trying to use Rachel trust to his advantage.

It tells us that Brady could be untrustworthy, conniving and manipulative.

6. How is Drummond characterized by the townspeople? Later when we meet him do

they seem to be correct? They think he is devil. When we meet him, he just seems like someone who wants things right.Drummond is depicted as the Devil or Evil incarnate because he had previously defended hard core criminals; however we find him to be free-thinking and a man of principal.

7. What role does Hornbeck play in the action of the play? What is the significance of the

way he speaks? He keeps the balance in the support for Cates and he brings info to the rest of America, he portrays Cates as a hero.Hornbeck shows another point of view that is seemingly more open-minded but isn't. He was more articulate, but he was not superior despite what he might think.

8. Do the elements of the trial seem fair to you? Why or why not? The jury could be bias as well as the judge, so it isn't fair.

9. What do you think Rachel’s motivations for asking Cates to drop the trial and admit

his guilt stem from? Her indecision between her father and Cates, she does't know who to chose.

10. What does Brady’s intervention in Reverend Brown’s sermon say about him? Does

this contradict what you thought about him as a character? He seems to think that they are being harsh but he is portrayed as a fire and brimstone sort of man.

11. What is the central issue that Drummond is arguing for in the courtroom?

He thinks that people should be allowed to think.

12. Do you think it is fair that none of Drummond’s expert witnesses are allowed to act as

witnesses? No, it isn't.