A. The journalist E.V Hornbeck describes the trial as the "persecution of the educated." What do you think he meant by the statement? Do you agree or disagree?
             The Evolution Statues were an attempt by the religious communities within the State of Tennessee to control free thought. Hornbeck's comment was referring to the masses of religious citizens (the persecutors) who rejected any scientific truths and condemned anyone that pursued science (the educated). Many of these citizens (residing within the Bible belt of America) were farmers and laborers and were generally uneducated, thus did not understand what evolution was. I agree with the statement. This law was enacted to prevent any other form of thinking about the origins of man. It has been my experience that uneducated people, or people ignorant of certain facts issues tend to follow charismatic leaders (such as pastors) blindly. I think that many of the people within the State of Tennessee were not educated, as well as living in the heart of the Bible belt of America, made it that much easier for them to be persuaded against the scientific movement.
             B. Discuss the comment made by Henry Drummond that "Right has no meaning to me whatsoever. Truth has meaning as a direction." What does he mean by this distinction?
             When Henry Drummond spoke of "Right", he was referring to morality. When he spoke of "Truth" he was referring to factual statements based on knowledge and proven scientific laws of nature. "Truth" is a key element sought in a criminal trial. When he made the statement he wanted the court to understand that emotional beliefs should have no place in determining the facts of a case, but rather the "Truth".
             C. What is the meaning of the Bible verse which has provided the film's title, found in Proverbs 11:29? "He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; and the fool shall be the
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