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Why is it named Inherit the Wind?
This title refers to the Bible verse, Proverbs 11:29, which in the King James version reads: He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind.
What does inherit the wind mean?
You have worked hard to get something that has no value. ANSWER The KJV of the Bible, Proverbs 11:29 gives us, "He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart." In the play (or the movie, if that is your reference) we see that lesson fulfilled. [spelvin]
Where does the title inherit the wind come from?
from the Bible. "sow the wind, inherit the whirlwind"
Can you control wind?
well, it depends on what you mean. if you mean like how do you control the wind in your house then you turn on or buy a fan. if you mean outside then it depends on your willpower. if you truly believe you can then you might be able to but my answer would be God.
What literary term is used in the underlined portion of this sentence"We lived at the top of the last house, and the wind rushing up the river shook the house that night, like discharges of cannon, or breakings of a sea."?
simile
What does he that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind and the fool should be servant to the wise in heart mean?
This phrase means that those who create unnecessary conflict and chaos in their own home will not achieve anything of value ("inherit the wind"). It also suggests that those who act foolishly will end up serving those who are wise and discerning. Essentially, it emphasizes the importance of wisdom and harmony in relationships.
Why is it named Inherit the Wind?
This title refers to the Bible verse, Proverbs 11:29, which in the King James version reads: He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind.
How many times is the quote from the Bible said in the play Inherit the Wind?
The quote, "Thou who troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind," is said twice in the book/play, Inherit the Wind. Many other bible verses are recited in the play, though.
What does inherit the wind mean?
You have worked hard to get something that has no value. ANSWER The KJV of the Bible, Proverbs 11:29 gives us, "He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart." In the play (or the movie, if that is your reference) we see that lesson fulfilled. [spelvin]
Where does the title inherit the wind come from?
from the Bible. "sow the wind, inherit the whirlwind"
Who was the author of inherit the wind?
Inherit the wind was written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee.
How many pages does Inherit the Wind have?
Inherit the Wind (the book with the blue cover) has 129 pages.
What are some questions for Inherit the Wind?
How does the play explore the tension between science and religion? What are some of the key arguments presented by the prosecution and defense in the courtroom? How do characters like Henry Drummond and Matthew Harrison Brady represent different perspectives on the issue of evolution? What is the significance of the setting of the play in the small town of Hillsboro, Tennessee?
Was inherit the wind a civil case?
No
When was Inherit the wind published?
1955
Inherit in a example sentence?
The son will inherit the family estate when his father passes away.
What are the release dates for Inherit the Wind - 1988 TV?
Inherit the Wind - 1988 TV was released on: USA: 20 March 1988
