All 9 Uses of
defendant
in
Inherit the Wind
- It is important to the concept of the play that the town is visible always, looming there, as much on trial as the individual defendant.
Scene 1.1 *defendant = person legally accused in court
- (He hoists a huge drumstick on his plate, then assails a mountain of potato salad) Who among you knows the defendant?†
Scene 1.1
- The prosecution's denouncing the defendant before the trial has even begun!†
Scene 1.2
- Do you have any personal opinions with regard to the defendant that might prejudice you on his behalf?†
Scene 1.2
- BRADY So you have had ample opportunity to know the defendant, Mr. Cates, professionally?†
Scene 2.2
- DRUMMOND You Honor, I request that the defendant's remarks be stricken from the record.†
Scene 2.2
- BRADY Will you merely repeat in your own words some of the conversations you had with the defendant?†
Scene 2.2
- BRADY If the counsel can advance the case of the defendant through the use of the Holy Scriptures, the prosecution will take no exception!†
Scene 2.2
- DRUMMOND Is it not customary in this state to allow the defendant to make a statement before sentence is passed?†
Scene 3.1
Definition:
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(defendant) a person or institution legally accused or sued in court