What is a simile for wind?
The wind is as loud as a Lion’s roar. The wind was whistling like a bird.
What is meant by Inherit the Wind?
If you cause troubles in your own house, or family, then you will inherit the “wind,” meaning you will inherit nothing. The second part goes along, emphasizing the fact that troubling your own family is not the way to go about things.
What does it mean to inherit the wind in the Bible?
The full quote is taken from the The Bible, Proverbs chapter 11, verse 9: He that troubles his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. Essentially, this means that anyone who causes trouble or unrest in his home, his town, or even his country, invites trouble and chaos.
What does Brady mean when he says 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.
Why the title Inherit the Wind?
By Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee A verse, which is quoted twice in the play, reads, “He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind” (Proverbs 11:29). This passage refers to the idea that someone who causes problems for mom and pop is going to get a whole lotta nothing come inheritance time.
What does Brady do while waiting for the jury’s verdict?
Brady angrily demands a harsher sentence. The judge grants Drummond the right to appeal the case to a higher court. Brady asks permission to read a statement, but Drummond objects. The judge instructs Brady to read his remarks to the crowd before declaring the court adjourned.
Why does Rachel go see Cates in jail?
Why did Rachel go to the courthouse? To see Bert Cates because she cares for him. Why was Bert Cates in jail? For teaching evolution in a classroom.
What warning does Cates give Rachel?
Cates reminds Rachel that he told her not to visit him. She gives him some clothes from his room at his boarding house. She pleads with him to tell the authorities that his alleged crime—teaching evolution in the local school—was meant as a joke and to promise them he’ll never break that law again.