essay

In this assignment, you will write a 2-3 page position paper in which you identify, analyze, and respond to complete arguments presented in the film Inherit the Wind (1999). You will choose one side of one or more of the major conflicting arguments depicted in the film and construct your own argument in response. Use your Argument Identification Worksheet as a resource.

Your task is to:

1. Identify complete arguments from the film (each must include a clear assertion being argued, reasoning, and evidence).
2. Explain these arguments in your own words, demonstrating that you understand how they function in the film.
3. Take a position on the issue(s) by constructing your own arguments using logical reasoning, examples from the film, research about the historical case State of Tennessee v. John T. Scopes, and academic sources.
4. Support your claims with credible evidence and cite all sources using APA style.

Argument Options: Choose One Side of a Proposition/Opposition Pair or Write Your Own

Inherit the Wind (1999) is built around a series of major, competing argumentseach one representing a deeper philosophical conflict about knowledge, freedom, education, religion, and democracy. The film dramatizes these arguments through courtroom exchanges, public speeches, and personal conversations. You may choose any of the following conflicting arguments depicted in the film or write your own assertions.