In the play "Inherit the Wind", there is not much freedom of thought. If someone strays away from the common way of thinking, and expresses this thought of difference. They are looked down upon and considered a sinner and even persecuted for it. This happens to Bert when he decides to teach his students about Darwin's theory of evolution. The parents are outraged. They believe that anything that contradicts the Bible is evil. Anyone that …
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…writings of Charles Darwin is, in way, irreconcilable with the spirit of the Book of Genesis? In today's society, people have the freedom to think, as they want in most societies. I believe that is the way it should have always been. Inherit the Wind is a good representation of what may happen if people are reluctant to have an open mind they hurt the people they care for most and may lose them forever.