Characters
What is the goal of Juror number 8?
He wants to spend time examining the evidence to reach a verdict beyond a reasonable doubt
What does the extreme heat in the cramped jury room symbolize?
The growing tension among the characters
Which protection does Amendment IV give us?
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
How do both the author and the director use stage directions to show how the other characters feel about Juror 10's tangent?
They silently get up one-by-one and turn their backs on him
What does the Latin root "ambi" mean?
Both
What prejudice does number 3 have?
He is blinded by his resentment towards his son who is of a similar age
What does the rain falling outside symbolize?
The falling action; the "falling apart" of our characters
Which protection does the fifth amendment give us?
The protection against self-incrimination; innocent until proven guilty
What is one message being said during the scene with Juror ten's tangent?
those who speak out of hate don't deserve to be heard; those who speak in this rhetoric lose their power when the audience stops listening
What does the Greek root "dyna" mean?
Power
What prejudice does Juror 10 have?
He has hateful ideologies rooted against "those people"
What is symbolic about the men taking off their coats as they enter the deliberation room?
They must take off their "old lives," biases, and prejudices
Which protection does the sixth amendment give us? List them all.
The right to habaes corpus, the right to a speedy and fair trial, right to confront the witness, right to a lawyer and unanimity is required
What is the climax of the story?
When Juror 3 snaps for the first time, threatening to kill Juror 8. Juror 8 responds with, "You don't really mean you're going to kill me, do you?"
What does the Greek root "mis/miso" mean? Give an example of a word with this root.
Hate; misogyny, misanthrope
What is notable about Juror 5?
He grew up in the "slums" and understands the kid's background
What is symbolic about the characters not having real names?
We also get to look at them objectively; dehumanization
Which protection does the eighth amendment give us?
Protection against cruel and unusual punishment
What is a theme from the play/movie?
It takes one man's courage to defend another's innocence; personal prejudice can cloud judgement and must be put aside
What does the Latin suffix "-ive" mean? Give an example of a word with this suffix.
Tendency or nature; obsessive, possessive
Who is the main antagonist in the play?
Juror number 3
We might have formed an impression or bias against them before getting the chance to hear them speak
What is reasonable doubt?
Reasonable doubt is the feeling of NOT having 100% certainty about a case.
In the movie, the play, and in real life, what is the essential responsibility of the jury?
To prove guilty or not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; to put aside their own prejudices
What does the following word mean according to its roots: Audible
Capable of hearing/being heard