Inherit The Wind Sparknotes

I read Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. The book provides a fictional account of the Scopes Trial. The trial is altered and made more dramatic. It was written in order to be political commentary or satire on the McCarthy Trials, which in ongoing at the time Inherit the Wind was written. The story begins with Bertman Cates in jail. He is awaiting trial due to illegally teaching evolution to his students. It then becomes clear that many high-profile people in the town want Cates to be convicted. Also, famous and important attorneys are coming to town in order to represent both sides. Later, a jury selection begins. It becomes clear that the trial is about to main things. Religious impact on law and the creationism vs evolution debate. At the

This is a herbaceous plant or small shrub of a genus that comprises the cranesbills and their relatives. Geraniums bear a long narrow fruit that is said to be shaped like the bill of a crane. Next, on page 58 the term camp-followers appears. A camp-follower is a civilian who works in a military camp. On the same page, one of the lawyers mentions Sodom and Gomorrah. Sodom and Gomorrah are biblical cities which were destroyed become of the intense sin of their inhabitants, according to the bible and legends. Fourth, on page 67 the term venireman is used in place of the word juror. Lastly, on page 100 the term hearken appears, which means listen. Evolution is included in biology. However, perhaps some elements of creationism should be included as well. Creationism is not scientific fact. However, many people around the world believe it is scientifically valid. However, perhaps it should be included in order to understand evolution better. Evolution was, and to some extent still is one of the most controversial parts of biology. Therefore, including creationism would allow for a much more significant understanding of the controversy and why evolution is such a big