Key Characters in Inherit the Wind

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Character Map for Inherit the Wind


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Activity Overview

As students read, a storyboard can serve as a helpful character reference log. This log (also called a character map) allows students to recall relevant information about important characters. When reading a novel, small attributes and details frequently become important as the plot progresses. With character mapping, students will record this information, helping them follow along and catch the subtleties which make reading more enjoyable!


Matthew Harrison Brady


Other characters included in this map are Henry Drummond, Bertrand Cates, Rachel Brown, Reverend Jeremiah Brown, and E.K. Hornbeck.


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Template and Class Instructions

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Student Instructions

Create a character map for the major characters.


  1. Identify the major characters in Inherit the Wind and type their names into the different title boxes.
  2. Choose a character to represent each of the literary characters.
    • Select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits.
  3. Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.
  4. Fill in the text boxes for Physical Traits, Character Traits, and Quote.

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