ipl-logo

Character Analysis In John Steinbeck's Inherit The Wind

1033 Words5 Pages

All literature is written with a specific message that the writer is trying to convey. Inherit the Wind is a very complex play with several different themes, one of which is that one must look beyond the surface to seek the truth. Through the use of Drummond’s character, the rivalry between Drummond and Brady, and the contents of the trial itself, this play shows readers that things may not always be what they seem. Firstly, Drummond’s character may seem biased due to his position, but he is shown to be fair and open to all opinions. One example of this is when he ensures that the jury is impartial to both evolutionists and creationists. During the examination of the veniremen, Drummond makes sure Sillers is not an evolutionist, even if it …show more content…

First of all, it may seem as if Drummond and Brady are enemies, but Drummond actually respects Brady quite a bit. This is shown when he does not make fun of Brady after he dies. When Hornbeck shows his contempt at his kindness, Drummond states, “A giant once lived in that body. But Matt Brady got lost. Because he was looking for a God too high up and too far away.” (128) This phrase shows how Drummond had once admired Brady, but grows to pity him as Brady never grew from his original habits. Furthermore, he defends Brady from Hornbeck's insults in saying. “I tell you Brady had the same rights as Cates: the right to be wrong!” (127) This demonstrates his respect for Brady and his acceptance for Brady as another human being. Another example is that Brady may seem like the more successful and popular of the two, but the crowd only loves him because he has the most popular opinion. This is shown by how quickly the crowd turns on him once Drummond starts to make fun of him. They leave him behind in the courtroom and laughs with Drummond when he announces that Brady was “the prophet from Nebraska.” (99) This complete lack of loyalty tells readers that the people will follow whoever sounds the most intelligent, even if it is the supposed enemy of Brady. Overall, Inherit the Wind illustrates how the rivalry between Brady and Drummond is not …show more content…

This moral is only one of the many things that make Inherit the Wind such a complex play. With its rich use of characters, conflicts, and themes, Inherit the Wind has become an English

Show More
Related

  • Pete Ravens Research Paper

    930 Words  | 4 Pages

    According to Cohn, “Terrell Suggs would not be sporting a T-shirt showing a dirty bird flashing a well-known, single-digit gesture under the words, “Hey, Pittsburgh,” as he did while talking about what he calls “the best rivalry in sports.” (Cohn 1). Although the rivalry started when players like Ray Lewis played for the Ravens and Hines Ward for the Steelers, it seems as though the rivalry is not as intense anymore. According to Harrison, “It’s a different group of players. Everything has changed a little bit.

    Read More

  • Compare And Contrast Tom Brady And Asseyton Manning

    779 Words  | 4 Pages

    This topic matters because if no ones figures out that Tom Brady is better than Peyton Manning than this debate could be going on for years. If nobody knows that Brady is the best then they will always think that Brady and Manning are equal in the position. Which is not true and Peyton was a great when he was playing but his time is over and now it's the Tom show. Tom Brady is a forty year old quarterback playing for the

    Read More

  • Summary Of Belichick And Brady

    693 Words  | 3 Pages

    When coming to the Patriots, Belichick quickly set his ideals in stone. It has provided success, and the only way to beat it is “with talent and smarts. And a willingness to fight” (388). Thus, the only way to win against the Patriots is to play their own game, which helps describe their dominance and the effect they have had on the game. Furthermore, After the Patriot’s Super Bowl win in 2015, Julian Edelman told Belichick, “‘I’ll do anything for you coach’” (346), demonstrating the profound impact Belichick had on the league and his own players.

    Read More

  • Comparison Of Tom Brady And Joe Montan A Career In Football

    1398 Words  | 6 Pages

    Tom and Joe are very family oriented and want the best for their kids. Both Tom and Joe broke many Football records that are known to be almost impossible to beat. No matter how you compare the two they will go always be some of the greatest players to ever play in the national football league. Joe is already in the pro hall of fame but there is no doubt that brady will be joining him when he

    Read More

  • Essay On Has Brady Surpassed Montana

    1092 Words  | 5 Pages

    Has Brady Surpassed Montana? Immediately following he New England Patriots Super Bowl victory over the Seattle Seahawks, discussion about Tom Brady’s place in NFL history had begun. Theres no question in the football world that Brady is an all time great, while many see him as the greatest quarterback to ever play the game. After having a couple weeks to soak in, there are some things that are agreed on. First, Brady’s most well known rival during his career has been Peyton Manning, however after the 2014 season it seems the discussion of Manning vs. Brady may be over.

    Read More

  • Inherit The Wind: The Scopes Trial

    804 Words  | 4 Pages

    Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee helps to remedy this. Inherit the Wind is a fictional drama, but it is clearly based on the Scopes Trial. Thus, this play can help the reader not only understand what was going on when the actual case was debated ninety-one years ago, but also what the implications of it are today. The authors of Inherit the Wind transformed the historical account of the Scopes Trial into a work of fiction by changing the setting, genre, and language usage.

    Read More

  • Similarities Between Jerome Lawrence And Robert E. Lee's Inherit The Wind

    895 Words  | 4 Pages

    Henry Drummond: A Devil in the Courtroom In Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, the defending attorney Henry Drummond clearly impacts the society of Hillsboro more than any other character in the play because of his ability to manipulate the citizens of the society and his decision to question the prosecuting attorney as a witness. First, Henry Drummond impacted the society of Hillsboro the most because of his strong ability to persuade and manipulate the jury in the trial and the citizens of Hillsboro. For example, in Act 2, Scene 2, Drummond starts with asking Brady easy, light-hearted questions, but then quickly brings more difficult-to-answer and draws the crowd in, “DRUMMOND: Do you ever think about things that you

    Read More

  • The Sympathetic Character In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

    667 Words  | 3 Pages

    The definition of a sympathetic character is one whom the writer expects the reader to identify with and care about, though not necessarily admire. In the novel, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, Curley’s wife, a main character in the book is blatantly portrayed as an unsympathetic character. This is because they only see her through the men's eyes, who only see her as a tiresome object, owned by her husband. Steinbeck’s portrayal of Curley’s wife is unfair and misogynistic because he only displays her as unintelligent and promiscuous, never has a character have a turning point where they realize she’s more than an object, and he never reveals her true name. The first reason that Steinbeck's portrayal of Curley’s wife is unfair is that he never gives Curley any redeeming personality traits, he only depicts her as unintelligent and promiscuous.

    Read More

  • Characterization In Inherit The Wind

    2129 Words  | 9 Pages

    (27) These brutal statements alone show the pure abhorrence that is ebbing out of the town’s citizens. Plus, when Melinda, the little girl, first sees Drummond, she gasps and exclaims fearfully, “It’s the Devil!” (36) Drummond’s character also seems very unsympathetic at the beginning of the book. When he gets Brady on the stand, he ruthlessly batters him with questions and even goes so far as to embarrass and mock Brady.

    Read More

  • How Does Arthur Miller Use Authority In The Crucible

    525 Words  | 3 Pages

    People tend to justify their actions, regardless of the outcome. With knowledge of their actions, people misemploy their authority. A remarkable playwright of the American theater, Arthur Miller continues to capture his audience with The Crucible. In the play, Miller portrays several characters, who abuses their authority. However, of the very few, Miller creates a character who makes an important contrast to these corrupt people.

    Read More

  • Tom Brady's Influence On American Sports

    586 Words  | 3 Pages

    As a twelve time pro bowler, two time league mvp, five time super bowl champion, and 4 time superbowl mvp the case is very well made for brady to be considered the greatest quarterback to ever walk the planet earth. Sadly, he is not the same player he was ten or even eight years ago, he’s getting older as I mentioned earlier and even his rival peyton manning fell off after the best statistical year of any quarterback breaking the single season passing and touchdown record. In the short span of two years peyton was out of the league simply because his body could not take the gruelling punishment he was dished out every sunday for twenty years and brady is not that far

    Read More

  • Mob Mentality In The Crucible

    751 Words  | 4 Pages

    Arthur Miller’s portrayal of a town in the midst of a downfall “The Crucible”, tells the story of how mob mentality and hysteria can significantly influence not only individuals but the whole town. This mob mentality leads to unthoughtful acts and false accusations. Two characters who demonstrate how mob mentality can lead to the demise of Salem are Abigail and Mary Warren. As Abigail begins to be accused she is pressured to deter from the truth. While Mary Warren gets pressured by Proctor to reveal the truth about Abigail, but the overwhelming pressure from the mob makes her turn from the truth.

    Read More

  • Tom Brady As A Role Model

    369 Words  | 2 Pages

    Tom Brady is known as one of the best Quarterbacks of all times. When he was a kid, he looked up to Joe Montana, the San Francisco 49ers Quarterback. Brady has three sisters. His whole family are sports fanatics, just like mine. When he was a kid, he was a great jump roper.

    Read More

  • Pride And Honor In The Crucible

    794 Words  | 4 Pages

    In Arthur Miller’s dramatic play The Crucible, John Proctor, the protagonist, symbolized truth and justice by displaying honor and pride in his name. The change in balance between those two attributes acted as a catalyst in defining moments of the play. In the beginning, Proctor equally reflected both pride and honor in separate events. However, when forced to make a decision, he chose honor over pride. Ultimately, both his honor and pride pushed him to commit the ultimate sacrifice.

    Read More

  • The Theme Of Reputation In The Crucible

    1370 Words  | 6 Pages

    Our countless endeavors, whether wrong or right, tend to just how much someone values their self-worth. We humans are naturally built to muse upon how others think of us, and this is the basis for our self-conscious pursuit for our reputation and identity. No where is this more apparent in The Crucible. The play, The Crucible, is a homage to many themes, as it dives into the story of The Salem Witch Trial. Preserving one’s reputation is a theme exemplified heavily in the book, as almost every character struggles with their identity, which in turn, affects their decisions.

    Read More

More about Character Analysis In John Steinbeck's Inherit The Wind

Open Document