Inherit the Wind is a fictional play of a real trial that did happen in the early part of 20th century, tackling on the education of the students on evolution. While I did like the play, I prefer to read the real thing: the transcripts, the description of the atmosphere, and the whole nine yards. What I really didn't like about Inherit the Wind is how childish it seems. Most of the time, I was feeling, "Is this a kangaroo court or what?" Also, I didn't like a few of the characters, most especially E.K. Hornbeck the reporter from Baltimore. I like to say that I felt a deep meaning within the play, but that's not the case. It's basically a mocking of the religious people and their concept of life, and take that away, there isn't much else to speak of in the play because there is not enough of substance. In the end of the play, the idea of evolution eventually wins. Of course, I am all for it because evolution makes the most logical sense. All in all, Inherit the Wind is a good play filled with humor, but there is not enough of substance.

This was a must read for a college literature class. Although it is referred to as classic literature, it is very biased against Christians and those who believe in Intelligent Design. It makes christians look like the bully bad guys.

It was written decades ago, inspired on a famous trial that had taken place years earlier, yet Inherit the Wind feels as powerful and relevant today as, I imagine, did when it first opened on Broadway. That's a testament to the fantastic writing, of course, but unfortunately also shows how little we've learned since then.

Based upon the Scopes Monkey Trial in Dayton, TN, Inherit the Wind looks at the trial as a battle over the suppression of ideas that is reminiscent of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. However, it also includes some interesting thoughts reagarding fundamentalist interpretations of the bible. Some of these were taken from the actual testimony from the trial, although the book does take some liberties with history in order to make its point. Its themes are universal and the book/play definitely brings up some ideas that are still worthy of consideration today.

This script of a play, inspired by the Scopes trial, captivated my attention. It hightlights the zealous bigotry of those who refuse to question their own beliefs while being centered around figures who dared to dabble with a new theory concerning the origins of life.