Inherit The Wind How Does Brown Describe Drummond

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Inherit the Wind

Act I

1. After the first act, what are your impressions of: A. Brady B. Mrs. Brady C. Rachel D. Bert E. Drummond F. Hornbeck
G. The townspeople

2. Hornbeck's lines are printed on the page in a different pattern than the other speakers. Explain the difference. Why might the playwrights have chosen to do this?

3. What kinds of things does Brady do to shape public opinion? How does he promote himself?

4. Do you see any weaknesses in Brady?

5. How does Brown describe Drummond (25 or 28 – different editions of the play)? Why might this be ironic?

6. What initial reaction does Brady have when he hears Drummond's name? Why does he then decide that they should welcome Drummond?

7. How is the apple symbolic

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