The play and film does not have a formal subtitle in the traditional sense, but its title is derived directly from the biblical proverb: "He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind." (Proverbs 11:29). Context & Origin
: The right to think versus the enforcement of tradition. subtitle Inherit the Wind
: In the story, the character Henry Drummond (based on Clarence Darrow) uses this verse to describe the hollow victory of his opponent, Matthew Harrison Brady (based on William Jennings Bryan). Key Write-up Points Genre : Courtroom Drama / Historical Fiction. The play and film does not have a