12 Angry Men Jurors
He is the protagonist who votes "not guilty" in the first vote.
Who is Juror 8?
The result of the very first vote taken by the jury.
What is 11 to 1?
The uncomfortable weather condition described at the beginning of the play.
What is extreme heat, the hottest day of the year?
The central legal idea that a person must be proven guilty "beyond" this.
What is a reasonable doubt?
This loud and opinionated juror is the main antagonist; he is biased against the defendant.
Who is Juror 3?
The serious crime the 16-year-old defendant is on trial for.
What is first-degree murder?
What breaks in the Juror room that makes the Jurors feel uncomfortable?
What is the fan?
Several jurors, especially 3 and 10, show this theme by judging the defendant based on his background rather than the facts.
What is prejudice?
He is an elderly man who is the first to change his vote to "not guilty".
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 shows this theme by being the only one to stand against the group, even when it's difficult.
What is courage?
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?
This legal term means the jury's decision must be 12-0.
What is unanimous?
Just behavior or treatment.
What is justice?
This juror, an immigrant from Europe, takes his civic duty very seriously.
Who is Juror 11?
The specific reason Juror 8 gives for his "not guilty" vote.
He wants more discussion before deciding and has a 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.