Who said I tell you Brady had the same right as Cates The right to be wrong?
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Who said I tell you Brady had the same right as Cates The right to be wrong?
Brady had the same right as Cates: the right to be wrong! This quote was said by Drummond to Hornbeck, at the end of the Trial and play. He was defending Brady and his wrongs.
What does Drummond mean when he says an idea is a greater monument than a cathedral?
On page 93, Drummond states this opinion meaning that ideas from the human mind are stronger and last longer than the ideas that a Cathedral represent(religion).
What is quote about Inherit the Wind?
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise in heart.
What does Hornbeck do in Inherit the Wind?
In his mid thirties, E.K. Hornbeck is a brilliant newspaper columnist for the Baltimore Herald and is sent to Hillsboro to cover Cates’ trial. His character shares traits with H. L. Mencken, a newspaper columnist for the Baltimore Sun who covered the Scopes trial.
What does Drummond gain by questioning the belief in the literal translation of the Bible?
What does Drummond gain by questioning the belief in the literal translation of the Bible? Drummond questions the belief in the literal translation of the Bible because every detail is not documented in it.
What does it mean he that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind?
Brady reminds Brown of a quote from the Bible, “He that troubleth his own house . . . shall inherit the wind.” Brady implies that Brown, by bringing condemnation on his own daughter, will leave himself with nothing but his own hot air.
What does Golden dancer symbolize?
Golden Dancer Despite its bright shine and color, the horse broke the first time Drummond rode it. Drummond uses this symbol to convey to Cates the importance of the search for truth and the exposure of people and ideas for what they truly are.
What statement does Cates make after being found guilty?
“I have been convicted of violating an unjust law. I will continue in the future, as I have in the past, to oppose this law in anyway I can.” Why does the judge go easy on Cates in sentencing him?
Why is the radio man important Inherit the Wind?
In fact, the Scopes trial, the inspiration for Inherit the Wind, marked that occasion in real life. The radio symbolizes the rapid technological advancement of early twentieth-century America and the consequences of that technology for traditional rural life.
What does the final scene of Drummond weighing both books and then putting them both in his briefcase suggest?
He balances the two books in his hands, as if on scales. This act, which alludes to the scales of justice, represents Drummond’s belief that each book has equal worth.
Why does Drummond call Mr Brady to the witness stand?
Drummond argues that testimony of scientists in this case is no different from testimony of forensics experts in a murder case. Drummond then asks the judge whether he would admit testimony on the Bible. When the judge agrees to allow such testimony, Drummond calls Brady to the stand.
