12 Angry Men Jurors
He is the protagonist who votes "not guilty" in the first vote, insisting they must talk before sending a boy to die.
Who is Juror 8?
The result of the very first vote taken by the jury.
What is 11 to 1 (in favor of guilty)?
The uncomfortable weather condition described at the beginning of the play.
What is extreme heat (or "the hottest day of the year")?
The central legal idea that a person must be proven guilty "beyond" this.
What is a reasonable doubt?
C2: The dynamic and inseparable duo of Mr. Doward's homeroom
C8: This student is our in class celebrity
C3: Mr. Doward most often tells these three scholars to ,ove away from the mirror (Hint: KAN)
C2: Who are Nyla and Takiyah
C8: Who is Konyae
C3: Kimor, Aylin, Nylah)
This loud and opinionated juror is the main antagonist; he is biased against the defendant partly because of his own bad relationship with his son.
Who is Juror 3?
The serious crime the 16-year-old defendant is on trial for.
What is first-degree (or premeditated) murder?
This broken item in the jury room adds to the jurors' physical discomfort and tension.
What is the fan?
Several jurors, especially 3 and 10, show this theme by judging the defendant based on his background ("slum kid") rather than the facts.
What is prejudice (or bias)?
Mr. Doward's favorite student
What is " he don't like y'all like that"
or he doesn't have any
(I bet you were thinking Humayrah or Tiyana)
He is an elderly man who is the first to change his vote to "not guilty" , respecting Juror 8's motives.
Who is Juror 9?
The mandatory sentence if the jury finds the defendant guilty.
What is the death penalty?
The room where the entire play takes place.
What is the jury room?
Juror 8 demonstrates this theme by being the only one to stand against the group, even when it's difficult.
What is courage (or integrity)?
C2: This student takes attendance every morning
C8: This students name means calm
C3: This student brings his lunch to Mr. Dowards room every day
C2: Who is Sanni
C8: Who is Serenity
C3: Who is Curtis
This juror grew up in the slums and gets very defensive when other jurors stereotype the defendant's background
Who is Juror 5?
Juror 8 shocks the other jurors when he pulls this identical item from his pocket.
What is a switchblade knife (the "unique" murder weapon)?
This legal term means the jury's decision must be 12-0.
What is unanimous?
The play shows that this element of the legal system is a serious responsibility, not just something to "get over with."
What is justice (or civic duty)?
C2: These three students consistently submit every assignment (Hint: KSK)
C8: These two students consistently submit every assignment (Hint: TJ)
C3: This student had the highest Q1 grade for the class (Hint: B)
C2: Kiyah, Sanni and Khalil
C8: Teddy and James
C3: Babygirl
This juror is an immigrant, possibly from Europe, who takes his civic duty very seriously and often speaks about the virtues of democracy.
Who is Juror 11?
The specific reason Juror 8 gives for his "not guilty" vote (it's not that he thinks the boy is innocent).
What is "I just want to talk" (or that he has "reasonable doubt")?
a formal written or spoken statement given by a witness
What is a testimony?
This theme is shown by Juror 3, whose anger at his own son clouds his judgment about the defendant.
What is personal baggage (or bias)?
Who started using the name "Mr. Dowey"
Who is Skye