12 angry men. bell work what do you know or think you know about the justice system of the usa?
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12 Angry Men
Bell Work
What do you know or think you know about the justice system of the USA?
What is the play about?
12 Angry Men is a drama The play takes place in 2
settings A courtroom (5%) A jury room (95%)
An 18 year old boy is on trial for murdering his father Is he guilty or not guilty? 12 jurors must decide his fate
Do you know your law?Cornell Notes
What are the terms of law?
Guilty/Not guilty to commit/not
commit a crime Reasonable doubt
having uncertainty
Do you know your law?Cornell Notes
What are the terms of court?
Defendant “the accused” person/group
on trial Prosecution
team trying to prove defendant guilty
Jury citizens chosen to hear the
case Juror is a member
Evidence pieces of the case used to
help convince the jury (ex. weapon)
How does a court hearing work?
Two sides work to prove a defendant guilty or not guilty Defense – works for the
defendant Prosecution – works against the defendant
The jury (the 12 angry dudes) listen to both sides of the case They determine
guilt/innocence based on def. and pro. info.
NOT ON THEIR OWN BELIEFS!
What happens in a Jury Room?
Citizens decide if the defendant (accused) is guilty or not guilty The jury will deliberate
(discuss the case) anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks
They re-examine evidence and witness accounts thoroughly
Back to the play…
All 12 must vote guilty for the defendant to be found guilty or not guilty
If there is a reasonable doubt then they must acquit (find innocent) the defendant
So who are the jurors? Their names are never revealed
They are only known by numbers
Juror 1 (the foreman)
He has an air of authority above the rest of the Jurors.
He generally does not speak unless a tense conflict arises between the Jurors.
He wants the trial to be as fair and efficient as possible.
Juror Two is a very timid man. He simply goes along with the
previous Juror’s opinion.
Juror 2
Juror 3 Juror Three is the antagonist Tries to force his opinions upon
others. Utterly convinced suspect is guilty. Quick to anger
Juror 4 Solely interested in the facts of the
case. Although he’s a skeptic, he abides
by the rules of his position. At times he can make offensive
generalizations without recognizing the emotions of others.
Juror 5 Grew up in similar situation as
defendant Is intimidated easily by the strong
personalities of the Jury early on Expert in knife fighting due to
watching them as a child
Juror 6 Stands up for his fellow jurors Has a dislike for juror 3 Juror Six is an unsure man who
participates more as the play goes on.
Juror 7 Wants to leave to see a movie
titled ‘The Seven Year Itch’ Is a bigot Does not take case seriously
Juror 8 Believes that the boy deserves a
fair trial and deliberation First one to say he is not guilty Protagonist of play Strong sense of justice
Juror 9 Oldest juror member Has great “one-liners” that irk the
other jurors Identifies with one witness and
explains his actions Ally of juror #8
Juror 10 Has a summer cold Has no respect for defendant’s
background Bigot, hypocrite, and all-around
butthead
Juror 11 Juror Eleven is an immigrant Very patriotic Has strong moral character as
well
Juror 12 Advertising executive He goes along with the crowd. He comes off as an introvert Interested in the facts of the
case.
Themes in 12 Angry Men
Perseverance: not giving up even when things are difficult
Bias: a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly
Themes in 12 Angry Men
Justice: the quality of being fair
Social Inequality: groups are not equal in terms of wealth or opportunity
Themes in 12 Angry Men
Social Responsibility: obligation to act for the betterment of the society such as serving on a jury
TOTD
What are your expectations for the play and why?
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