Who is the bailiff in Inherit the Wind?

Who is the bailiff in Inherit the Wind?

Meeker

What does Brady call his wife inherit the wind?

When Drummond gets Brady on the stand, Drummond makes a fool of him by showing that, despite his intense religiosity, even he doesn’t take the Bible totally literally. Brady can barely stand this public humiliation. He starts acting like a little baby and calling his wife “Mother” and whatnot.

What name does Hornbeck give the monkey?

penny

How does Mrs Brady treat her husband?

How does Mrs. Brady treat her husband? Mrs. Brady treats her husband like she’s his mother; cares a lot as a mother would.

Why did Bert Cates go to jail?

He gets imprisoned because he read chapter 17 of the biology book in front of his class, which was about Darwin’s Origin of Species and his theory of evolution. In other words, Cates is accused of teaching Darwinism in a rather religious community.

What is the meaning of Proverbs 11 29?

Proverbs 11:29 is referring to a person being born again through Jesus Christ and following Him. This is called “troubling his own house” because “he” is choosing to trust God by faith instead of trusting the lies of the carnal mind which is enmity against God. When a person is born again they inherit the wind.

What does the banner hanging in the center of town say?

What does the banner hanging in the center of town say? “Read Your Bible!”

What was the jury’s verdict in Inherit the Wind?

The next day, everyone returns to the courtroom to hear the verdict, which is to be broadcast on WGN radio station. Cates is found guilty and is fined $100. In his statement to the court, he vows to continue to oppose the Butler Law. Brady has won the case but does not feel victorious.

How did Inherit the Wind end?

The last thing that happens in Inherit the Wind is, after all the yakkity-yak, a silent action. Drummond takes up the Bible in one hand, Darwin’s The Origin of Species in the other, balancing the two books. This action reflects justice, which is usually represented by two scales, weighing different viewpoints.

Who paid Berts bail?

Hornbeck

What happens to Brady following his collapse?

Brady picks up his speech again after the microphone is removed, but he suddenly freezes up and collapses. Onlookers come to his aid. While Brady is being carried out of the courtroom, he deliriously recites what sounds like an victory speech for a presidential election.

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