Inherit the Wind

The themes of Inherit the Wind — the necessity of freedom of thought and the value of seeking the truth — are revealed through the many conflicts in the play. The obvious conflict, that between Drummond and Brady, most obviously highlights these themes, but Lawrence and Lee include other conflicts, both external and internal, as well. The conflicts that their characters face in Inherit the Wind give the audience an appreciation for the value of ideas, the need for mutual respect regarding differing perspectives, and the importance of the freedom to think.