Analysis Of Bert Cates Inherit The Wind

“Inherit the WInd” Paragraph Bert Cates has been sent to court for teaching evolution at school. Most people’s opinions are to send him to jail for not teaching the creation of mankind by God. Throughout “Inherit the Wind”, bigotry, prejudice, and ignorance were shown by the citizen’s, Brady’s, and the Judge’s opinions. All three of these words are influential in the play because some characters have an intolerance toward others with different opinions, most character’s preconceived opinions about evolution are different, and most of the people lack knowledge of Darwin’s book of evolution.

Some characters had an intolerance toward others with different opinions. Often, characters would argue with each other over evolution being wrong and

Most characters in this story ignore opinions and facts that are true. This is shown when the judge says, “The Reverend Brown has asked me to make this announcement. There will be a prayer meeting tonight on the courthouse lawn, to pray for justice and guidance.”(Lawrence and Lee 48). Brown wants a religious meeting which shows how ignorant he is to Drummond and evolution. Drummond wants a evolution meeting, but the judge doesn’t let him. Not only was Brown ignorant toward Drummond, but the audience watching Brady speak show ignorance. They show this when Brady collapses. Stage directions say, “THere seems to be some violent, volcanic upheaval within him. His lower lips quivers, his eyes stare. Very slowly, he seems to be leaning toward the audience. Then, like a figure in a waxworks, toppling from its pedestal, he falls stiffly, face forward. Meeker and Davenport spring forward, catch Brady by the shoulders and break his fall.” (Lawrence and Lee 120). Meeker, Davenport, the judge, Drummond, and Mrs Brady are the only people who cared. The audience showed ignorance and kept walking out.

This story is affected by Bigotry, prejudice, and ignorance in many ways and by many people. Brown giving harsh punishments for something small. Melinda and Hornbeck showing prejudice against Cates by telling him to die in jail. Brown wanting a religious meeting without letting Drummond have a evolution meeting. All of these examples