Legal terms
The "burden of proof" in a criminal trial always rests on this party.
Prosecution
: Juror 8 stuns the room when he produces a second one of these, proving the murder weapon wasn't unique.
What is a switchblade knife?
He is the first juror to vote "Not Guilty."
Who is Juror 8?
For most of the play, the temperature in the jury room is described as being this.
What is oppressively hot (or humid)?
This was the count of the very first vote taken by the jurors.
What is 11 to 1?
: This term describes a jury that is deadlocked and cannot reach a unanimous decision.
What is a Hung Jury?
This is the boy's alibi for the night of the murder, which he struggled to remember details of.
What is being at the movies?
This juror is the main antagonist and the "last holdout" who eventually breaks down at the end.
Who is Juror 3?
This weather event happens halfway through the play, providing a brief "cool down" but increasing the tension.
What is a rainstorm?
Juror 8 uses a stopwatch to prove the old man couldn't have reached the door in this many seconds.
What is 15 seconds?
In a capital murder case, the jury's verdict must be this, meaning 12 out of 12 jurors must agree.
What is Unanimous?
This noisy piece of city infrastructure makes it unlikely the old man heard the boy scream.
What is the el-train (elevated train)?
This juror’s bigotry causes the others to literally turn their backs on him during a rant.
Who is Juror 10?
This is the only room in the building where the play takes place.
What is the jury room?
This is the final verdict of the jury.
What is Not Guilty?
If any logical uncertainty exists in a juror's mind, they are legally required to vote this way.
What is Not Guilty (or Reasonable Doubt)?
Juror 5 uses his knowledge of the "slums" to point out that the angle of this was physically inconsistent with the boy's height.
What is the stab wound?
n immigrant from Europe, this juror expresses deep respect for the American democratic process.
Who is Juror 11?
This physical object in the room is broken at the start, making the heat even worse for the men.
What is the fan?
Juror 9 is the first person to do this during the secret ballot, supporting Juror 8.
What is change his vote to Not Guilty?
This legal term refers to a crime that was planned or plotted in advance.
What is Premeditated?
These physical marks noticed by Juror 9 prove the female witness likely had poor vision.
What are red marks on her nose (from glasses)?
This juror is more interested in getting to a baseball game than discussing the case.
Who is Juror 7?
The jurors are physically locked in the room by this person.
Who is the Guard?
This is the relationship between Juror 3 and his son that causes him to stay "Guilty" for so long.
What is estranged (or a broken/hateful relationship)?