"Aphoristic Bible quotes, like Sibylline prophecies, can cut both ways. Take the one that provides the title for Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee's famous play: 'He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind.'"
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Stage Review: Prime Stage revisits the 'monkey trial' with 'Inherit the Wind'
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"Aphoristic Bible quotes, like Sibylline prophecies, can cut both ways. Take the one that provides the title for Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee's famous play: 'He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind.'"
"Aphoristic Bible quotes, like Sibylline prophecies, can cut both ways. Take the one that provides the title for Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee's famous play: 'He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind.'"
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I find it interesting that this production seems to have successfully performed the piece without clearly taking a side. I would think it would be incredibly difficult not to.
I'm glad that someone has chosen to do this play today. Just because this issue isn't as "relevant" as it might have been, doesn't mean that's its not a message everyone needs to continue to consider, and carries messages and themes that apply to more current "religion vs. science" debates. Its important for everyone to understand what the history of these debates are in America in order to have a better handle on today's issues. This way we won't make the same mistakes, prosecute people the same way, or repeat history unnecessarily.
The issue here is still entirely in relevant. Unfortunately, the Scopes trial, albeit to a lesser extent, has happened again recently. (see Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District)
I find it sad that they felt they had to make the play about the characters rather than the issue to make interesting. It would be nice to see a dramatic work that took on creationism directly.
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