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Twelve Angry Men
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Reginald Rose
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What are the three main themes of Twelve Angry Men?
Why doesn't the author of Twelve Angry Men refer to to characters by their names? How does this technique impact the story?
Which characters change in the play Twelve Angry Men, and what causes them to change?
What are examples of conflicts in the play Twelve Angry Men?
At the end of Act I in Twelve Angry Men, which juror changes his vote to "not guilty" and why?
What was the young man's alibi and why was it so unbelievable?
Is Twelve Angry Men all about how power can be misused?
How is justice shown in Twelve Angry Men?
Who is the defendant in the trial in Twelve Angry Men?
12 Angry Men Juror 3
How does Twelve Angry Men demonstrate the weaknesses of the jury system?
What are the results of the fourth vote in Twelve Angry Men?
What are four specific quotes that reflect Juror No. Ten's being a bigot in Twelve Angry Men?
What are the best quotes to use for juror 3, 8, and 10 to make inferences about their personalities and attitudes?
What testimony has been given in court by the old man who lives in the same building as the suspect in Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose?
What are the top three examples of prejudice in Twelve Angry Men (three different jurors and one example each)?
How can I explain the verdict in Twelve Angry Men?
What flaws in the US justice system does the movie Twelve Angry Men expose?
What is the background of Juror Number Eight in Twelve Angry Men?
Why are the jurors of Twelve Angry Men all males and how does this helps in understanding the play?
What are some good quotes that show the foreman's character?
In Twelve Angry Men, who are the protagonist and antagonist? What are some examples from the text?
In Twelve Angry Men, was the neighbor’s testimony credible? Why or why not?
Before the jurors are locked in their room, what is the last thing they hear that might influence their thinking when deciding the defendant’s guilt or innocence?
How did the culture of the 1950s influence Twelve Angry Men?
If the play Twelve Angry Men was set in modern times, what are three ways that it would be different?
Which version of Twelve Angry Men--the film made in 1957 or in 1997--truly captures the prejudice and unfairness of the jury though its portrayal of attitude, action, and appearance?
How does the setting of Twelve Angry Men influence the events that unfold?
How is herd mentality and intimidation influencing each jurors decision to vote guilty or not guilty? Could you give a few examples?
In Twelve Angry Men, which juror is particularly anxious to make a quick decision?
In Act 3 of Twelve Angry Men, what does juror three do to eight that causes the others to tell him to look out?
In Twelve Angry Men, how does social context affect the jurors' views of the defendant?
In Twelve Angry Men, how does the personality of Juror #6 affect his vote?
Are the jurors' reasons for voting in Twelve Angry Men valid? Why or why not?
In act 1 of Twelve Angry Men, does the jury take the judge's directions seriously?
In the opening of Act 2, Juror 11 praises the fact that people can hold unpopular opinions in this country. He continues speaking about democracy. Why does Reginald Rose give him these lines?
"Twelve Angry Men shows the importance of seeing things from different perspectives." Discuss the validity of this statement.
Did any of the jurors voting guilty at the start of the film have a valid argument for the defendant's guilt? What was the argument and why was it valid?
In Twelve Angry Men how does the result of the second vote create a conflict between juror three and jurors five, eleven, and nine?
What is the personality of Juror 8 in Twelve Angry Men?
What are the significant legal issues/concepts in the Twelve Angry Men film?
In the play Twelve Angry Men Juror Three attempts to discredit another Juror. How does he try to do that and why?
What is the response of Juror #8 to the other Jurors' attempts to change his mind in Twelve Angry Men?
At the end of Twelve Angry Men, the eighth juror helps the third juror put on his jacket. What is the symbolism of this act?
What are some juror quotes from Twelve Angry Men that show the individual and justice?
Who are the prejudiced characters in Twelve Angry Men?
For what reasons is juror eight uncertain about the defendant's guilt in Twelve Angry Men?
Identify the methods of moral reasoning used in the film Twelve Angry Men.
Why does Reginald Rose make the foreman ineffective in Twelve Angry Men?
What does Juror #10 propose to Juror #3 in the washroom in Twelve Angry Men?