Assignment: 12 angry man
1. Does Juror #8 ever state that the boy is not guilty of killing his father?
2. How does juror 8 uses Aristotle's Appeals in his defense of his vote?
3. What role does the setting play in creating tension amongst the jurors?
4. Explain how the idea of 'reasonable doubt' particularly pertains to this case.
5. Identify situations in the play where prejudice can be found.
6. Which is the last juror to vote 'not guilty?' Why does he change his vote?
7. Who was the first juror to join 8th Juror with a 'not guilty' vote? Why does he do it?
8. How did 8th Juror cast doubt on the uniqueness of the murder weapon?
9. What were the instructions the judge gives to the jurors? Why are the directions significant?
10. What are some of the stereotypes that are illustrated in the play?