One of the many notable trademarks of classic literature is the meaningful messages and themes they contain. Not only can lessons in works of literature amuse, but they can also educate and leave a lasting impression on readers from all walks of life. This is evident through the classic play Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, which uses numerous themes to retell the real-life scenario of the Scopes Monkey Trial. Among the countless existing themes in the story, there are a few dominant themes that recur in the play, one of which is that things are not always as they seem. Through its intriguing account of the main characters and events in the play, Inherit the Wind reveals the theme that one must look beyond the surface
