Character profil
1. Bertram Cates: He is the main caracter. He is a young teacher who teaches Darwin's theory in his class. He is the accused of the play.
2. Matthew Harrisson Brady: He is a politician from Nebraska. He wanted to be the presidant many times. He is an admirable caracter. He losses the support of people around him during the play.
3. Henry Drummond : At the beginning, he is mistaken for the devil. As the play go by, he starts to be seen as a hero even if he loses the case. He is not cnocerned about what people think about him and he has a good sence of humour. He always prefers the truth even if it is sometimes cruel or unpleasant. He has a lot of compassion and respect for people around him even for his opponents.
4. E. K. Hornbeck is a cynical journalist but a positive caracter. He is covering the trial for the Baltimore Herald. For him, Cates is a hero.
5.Reverend Jeremiah Brown represents the Christian belief.
6. Rachel Brown : 22 year old, daughter of Reverend Brown. She is a teacher close to Cates but in conflict with his beliefs. She is torn between her feelings for Cates and her Christian belief.
7. The Judge: is as impartial as his deep belief in the Bible will allow him to be.
8. Townpeople : colourful buch of people. represent religious beliefs.
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