2. Brady is portrayed as a somewhat gluttonous character throughout the play. As gluttony appears in the Bible as a sin, this demonstrates that Brady is willing to judge others on their sins but is unwilling to chastise himself. Why?

3. Why is the appearance of a monkey important in Act One?

4. Is Brady respected by the townspeople? Why?

5. Why does Drummond bring up horse racing while awaiting the verdict?

6. Why does Drummond take both the Bible and the Origin of Species when he leaves town?

7. Describe the character, Rachel.

8. Why does Rachel want Cates to apologize?

9. Brady and Drummond were once friends. What do the two characters have in common?

10. How does Brady change the word evolution to demonstrate his opinion on the topic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choosing from one of the following, write an essay on how this character has changed throughout Inherit the Wind. Include who they were at the start of the play, the pivotal moment that changed them, and who they were by the end.

- Rachel.

- Cates.

- Drummond.

Essay Topic 2

There are moments in Inherit the Wind where Drummond is referred to as the devil.

Part 1) How is the devil defined in this context?

Part 2) Who considers Drummond to be the devil?

Part 3) Do you agree with this nickname? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the final moment of Inherit the Wind, when Drummond balances both the Bible and Darwin's Origin of Species in his hands, finally leaving with both.

Part 1) Why does Drummond weigh both books together?

Part 2) When Drummond leaves, why does he leave with both books?

Part 3) At the beginning of the play, do you feel he would have done the same? Why or why not?

(see the answer keys)

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