Matthew Harrison Brady is a fictional character from the play "Inherit the Wind," written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. He is portrayed as a charismatic and passionate lawyer who defends traditional beliefs, particularly in the context of the Scopes Monkey Trial, which debated the teaching of evolution in schools. Brady represents the fundamentalist viewpoint, opposing the more progressive ideas of his rival, Henry Drummond. His character embodies the conflict between science and religion during the early 20th century, highlighting the tensions in American society regarding education and belief systems.