Examples Of Henry Drummond

Henry Drummond is considered a godless man, while Matthew Brady is worshipped by the people of Hillsboro for his religious belief. Drummond believes in Freedom of Speech, and Brady says he believes in literal interpretation on the bible. Drummond shows that people know less than what they want themselves to know. Moreover, when Brady tells the court that he does not interpret the bible literally, and that he is a prophet he humiliates himself. Drummond is motivated by not giving up on his beliefs. He knows Brady's weaknesses which will allow him to successfully defend Bert Cates. People are attracted to him because of his skills as a lawyer, most people do not respect him because he is considered the devil. “The individual human mind. In a child’s power to master the multiplication table there is more sanctity than in all your shouted “Amens!”, “Holy, Holies!” and “Hosannahs!” An idea is a greater monument than a cathedral. And the advance of man’s knowledge is more of a miracle than any sticks turned to snakes, or the parting of waters!” (Lawrence and Lee 93) Drummond strives to demonstrate the power of human kind and that we are more than just “worms and blobs of jelly” (4) his greatest triumph is getting Howard
He uses information that Rachel had given to him to make Cates look bad. People are attracted to him because of his confidence, and leadership. He inspires them to live by the rules of the bible and to believe that there is a God. “Now what will Drummond do? He'll try to make us forget the lawbreaker and put the law on trial.” (29) Brady is convinced that Drummond is trying to break the law by questioning whether or not this law is just or not. Additionally, Brady arrogantly uses every opportunity to moralize and express his opinions. He is certain that he is on the right side, and sees the trial as a challenge in which he can test against the blasphemies of