In the play, Inherit the Wind, Cates is found guilty. Because this was the first case of its kind, Cates is fined only $100. Drummond, Cates' defense attorney, appeals to a higher court, which then sets bail at $500. Hornbeck secretly pays the fine to the mayor and Cates is admitted from jail.
The golden dancer was used to describe brady. Both the golden dancer and brady seemed "glitzy," (as stated in the book) but both were exposed for their true selves. The golden dancer split in two, and later in act iii, the reader will see brady's downfall, which is similar to the golden dancer's. The golden dancer was made of, "spit and wood glue," which shows the similarity between brady, where he seems so affluent, but is soon shown for his true personality.
The Golden Dancer that Drummond talks about on page 109-110. It symbolizes Brady, Reverend Brown, or Drummond himself even.
One inspiration includes the real-life trial, which took place in Dayton, Tennessee in 1925. Another inspiration includes the importance of the case. Throughout the book, the fight between science vs. religion plays as the main source of conflict. This trial helped repeal the law against evolution, which is a reason why evolution is taught in schools today.
Drummond- defense attorney
Brady- prosecuting attorney
Davenport- Brady's assistant
Reverend Brown- town's minister
Cates- teacher who taught evolution in school; on trial
Rachel- Rev. Brown's daughter and Cates' girlfriend
Judge
Mayor
Mrs. Brady- Brady's wife
E.K. Hornbeck- news reporter
Meeker- bailiff
The verb inherit means receiving something especially money or property as an heir following the death of its first holder, for example, the word can be used as -Martin will inherit the family land.
Dextrocardia may be inherited. It seems to run in some families. If you have it, you should talk to your doctor before becoming pregnant. Cocaine use also seems to cause it. In the case of cocaine use, it would be called congenital.
The Golden Dance was used to indirectly describe Brady. Both the Golden Dancer and Brady seemed "glitzy," (as described in the book) but were both exposed for their true selves. The Golden Dancer was made of "spit and wood glue," which shows the similarity between Brady, where he seems so affluent, but is revealed for his true self later in the book.
In the play, Inherit the Wind:
the defense attorney (for Cates) is Drummond.
the prosecuting attorney (against Cates) is Brady.
In the real-life Scopes Trial:
the defense attorney (for Scopes) is Darrow.
the prosecuting attorney (against scopes) is Bryan.
It reveals that Brady only came to the town Hillsboro for publicity.
There was no character in the book, Inherit the Wind, with the name of Harry Y. Eastbrook. Some major characters include Drummond, Brady, Cates, Rev. Brown, Cates, Rachel, and Hornbeck.
The "Scopes Monkey Trial" is the nickname for the real-life trial.
No, I do not agree that the playwrights seem to demonize Matthew Harrison Brady. All they were trying to show was the right to think, the battle between science and religion, and many other important concepts.
Neither Brady nor Drummond curse their family. Reverend Brown, the town's minister, curses "damnation" and "eternal hellfire" on his own daughter, Rachel, who stands up for Cates during a town church meeting.