Jurors
Which Juror was the ONLY one to vote NOT GUILTY at the beginning?
Juror 8
If the jury convicts the defendant, what would be his punishment?
Death Penalty
What is a secret ballot?
Where no one knows who voted guilty or not guilty
When Juror 10 says "I've lived among 'em all my life. You can't believe a word they say." What kind of characterization is being used: direct or indirect, and why?
Indirect characterization - We can infer that juror 10 is prejudiced.
How many jurors are there for the trial?
12
What juror is anxious to leave the discussion because he has tickets to a broadway show?
Juror #7
In this trial, what crime was committed?
Murder
What two things did the old man say he heard in the apartment upstairs?
The boy yell "I'm going to kill you" and a thump on the floor.
When Juror #5 says, "I've lived in a slum all my life," what type of characterization is being used: direct or indirect, and why?
Direct characterization - He's telling us a specific piece of information about himself.
The institution and conducting of legal proceedings AGAINST someone in respect of a criminal charge
The Prosecution
What juror is the last one to "stand alone" by being the last to vote not guilty at the end of the play?
Juror 3
How old is the defendant
19 years old
What is the woman's testimony from across the street
She saw the boy kill the father through the passing windows of the el train.
What Juror is the BEST example of a static character?
Juror #8 for his constant belief in justice throughout the play
After a jury trial or bench trial, the trial judge or jury finds the defendant “not guilty” - note: this means the jury or judge determined there was not enough evidence to convict or the evidence made innocence clear
Acquittal
Which Juror went from being quiet and nervous, to standing up for himself?
Juror #5
What is the boy's testimony about the knife?
He purchased it, then it fell out of his pocket on the way home.
What two things were proven about the old man's testimony that made the jurors know the old man lied in court?
The old man would not of been able to hear the boy yell when the train was passing. He was too slow to walk to the front door to see the boy running away.
When Juror 7 says, "Look, let's get this over with. I've got tickets to a ball game tonight," what type of characterization is being used: direct or indirect, and why?
Indirect characterization - His response tells us that he is an impatient person, and cares more about himself than others.
legal standard that requires parties to provide evidence to demonstrate that a claim is valid
Burden of Proof
What juror is an older gentleman who understands why the old man (witness #1) lied about the testimony?
Juror #9
Which juror proved the switch-knife was NOT a one-of-a-kind knife by bringing in a similar knife.
Juror #8
Why did the old man lie in court?
He wants to feel important or like he matters to the world.
What juror is an example of a DYNAMIC character?
Juror #2--he was shy and scared to speak up at the beginning, but in Act 3 he was the one to bring up another angel to go over because it didn't sit right with him!
Insufficient evidence that prevents a judge or jury from convicting a defendant or a crime; traditional standard of proof that must be exceeded to secure a guilty verdict
Reasonable Doubt