The Scopes Trial

While Inherit the Wind is a fine play, it does take many liberties in the way it depicts the events of the Scopes trial.  Reading through portions of the actual Scopes trial transcript give a bit better picture of what actually took place at the trial, particularly giving a more accurate picture of the role played by William Jennings Bryan.  Choose any portion of the transcript that looks interesting to you and comment on the proceedings.  Note how and why different people might interpret this trial very differently.  You might find the debate over prayer or Bryan's (undelivered) closing remarks particularly interesting.