Topic > Inherit the Wind - 575

William Henry Drummond is a renowned, successful and acclaimed lawyer. A reaction to his name could be extremely varied, depending on who you would ask in the world of 1925. To most people in Hillsboro, for example, Drummond is perceived as a "vicious, godless man," who will undoubtedly lose his trial against the beloved Matthew Harrison Brady. The results, however, showed the opposite. Countless impressions of him change by the end of the trial. Drummond has many positive character traits that influenced his behavior in the "Monkey Trial". He is a respectful, resourceful and dignified man, and these traits prove accurate throughout the trial. One of the main attributes that Mr. Drummond possesses is respect. He is extraordinarily respectful to everyone around him throughout the entire process. Above all, Bertram Cates. Most importantly, Drummond realizes that he is part of the process for Cates, not for himself. He continually woos what Cates has to say, such as regarding Rachel's presence on the witness stand. Drummond knows this won't help their position...