Inherit the Wind Compassion and Forgiveness Quotes

Even though Brady is the one that got him a guilty sentence, Bert is able to feel compassion for the old man. Bert's compassion for the enemy proves that he's a complex character; he's more than meets the eye. While he would be totally justified in hating his opponent, he takes the high road, letting the balancing scales of justice inform his opinions.

The reporter has no compassion for Brady; he feels he should keep the insults flying. So while the play shows that some supporters of evolution can also be intolerant and closed-minded, Hornbeck serves as evidence of extremist evolutionists. Brady's the extremist on his side of the camp.

When Hornbeck makes fun of Brady, Drummond really puts himself in Brady's suspenders. So he defends the guy. Sweet, huh?