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The accused was a slight, frightened man who had deliberately broken the law. His trial was a Roman circus. The chief gladiators were two great legal giants of the century. Like two bull elephants locked in mortal combat, they bellowed and roared imprecations and abuse. The spectators sat uneasily in the sweltering heat with murder in their hearts, barely able to restrain themselves. At stake was the freedom of every American. One of the most moving and meaningful plays of our generation. "a tidal wave of a drama." -- New York World-Telegram And Sun

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This SparkNote delivers knowledge on Inherit the Wind that you won't find in other study guides: Summaries of every chapter with thorough Analysis. Explanation of the key Themes, Motifs, and Symbols including:    Fundamentalism vs. Freedom of Thought    he City vs. the Country    Man vs. Society    Love    The Chorus    Radio Detailed Character Analysis of Henry Drummond, Matthew Harrison Brady, Bertram Cates and Rachel Brown. Identification and discussion of Important Quotations. A summary of Key Facts, a 25-question review Quiz, and Study Questions and Essay Topics to help you prepare for papers and tests.

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