What Juror is this?
Themes
Vocabulary
Who said it?
Plot
100

This architect is the protagonist who initially votes "not guilty" and systematically challenges the evidence.

Who is Juror #8

100

We see two opposing views of this theme. Both sides want this, but one side wants to rush to judgement while the other side wants to give the boy a fair shot.

What is justice

100

A group of citizens chosen to decide the outcome of a trial.


What is a Jury

100

"I've lived among 'em all my life. You can't believe a word they say."

Who is Juror #10

100

What is the initial vote count for the defendant's guilt?

What is 11 to 1

200

This juror is the main antagonist and the last to change his vote, largely due to personal issues with his own son.

Who is Juror #3

200

What is primarily manifesting as racial, class based and age related biases that prevent jurors from objectively considering evidence.

What is Prejudice

200

The person accused of a crime who is being tried in court.


What is a defendant

200

"It takes a great deal of courage to stand alone even if you believe in something very strongly."

Who is Juror #9

200

What is the defendant's claim about his whereabouts when the murder occurred?

What is He went to the movies

300

This elderly juror is the first to change his vote from "guilty" to "not guilty," supporting Juror #8.

Who is Juror #9

300

What is central theme, illustrating one jurors persistent questioning of evidence and motivations ultimalty lead the jury to re-examine the case and a teenager accused of murder.

What is reasonable doubt.

300

The lawyers who work to prove the defendant is guilty.


What is a Prosecution

300

"I'll kill him!" (Said to Juror #8 during a heated argument).

Who is Juror #3

300

What is the first piece of evidence examined by the jury that Juror #8 uses to create doubt?

What is the switchblade knife

400

This bigoted and prejudiced juror delivers a long, angry monologue in Act 3, leading the other jurors to turn their backs on him.

Who is Juror #10

400

The importance of induvial civic duty and critical thinking, whereas Democracy highlights the need for true equality and justice for all citizens

What is Democracy.

400

A statement given by a witness in court.

What is a Testimony

400

"This isn't a game!" (Said to Juror #3, who was playing tic-tac-toe).

Who is Juror #8

400

What are the two key factors that cause the jury to begin questioning their initial verdict?

What is the conflicting eyewitness testimonies, which raise doubts about the defendant's guilt. 

500

This juror grew up in a slum and provides insight into how a switchblade might be used, challenging a key piece of evidence.

Who is Juror #5

500

Is explored through the Jurors' duty to a fair and thoughtful deliberation on a man's life.

What is responsibilty.

500

A legal term meaning there is not enough proof to find someone guilty.


What is Reasonable Doubt

500

"We don't owe him anything. He got a fair trial, didn't he?" (This juror just wants to go to a baseball game).

Who is Juror #7

500

What is the crucial point that Juror #8 reveals during the final act of the play?

What is the defendant did not kill his father, but he did commit an act of aggression W

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