Those damn kids

Inherit the Wind begins with two children conversing about the weather. Howard, the boy, is looking for worms so he can go fishing. Melinda, the girl, does not like worms. She says they creep her out. Howard then goes on to say that we all came from worms, referencing evolution. Melinda disagrees completely, stating that what Howard says is sinful. This shows that Melinda was taught in the ways of the bible and strongly believes in them. Howard really does not care what Melinda has to say because he is stupid and doesn't know any better. This conversation shows that these two children believe different things and some people don't agree with the other ideas.