Conflict
What is the main conflict for Juror #8?
Character (Juror #8) VS. Society (other jurors)
Who is the main antagonist?
Juror #3
What is the setting of the play? How does it affect the readers?
A small, hot, and locked deliberation room... the jurors have nowhere to go (they are 'stuck'), so this builds tension for the readers.
Define the term "hung jury"
The jurors cannot reach a unanimous verdict after extended deliberation
What is the definition of "recount"?
Retells a past event or experience
The boy (defendant) VS. The legal system
Character VS. Society
Which character does not take his job as a juror seriously?
Juror #7
True or False:
At the beginning of Act I, the jurors believe that the deliberation process won't take very long & they will get it over with quickly.
True - the jurors believe they will quickly agree on the final verdict
True or False: Acquitted means the defendant is found guilty.
What is the definition of "remarkable"?
Something is so impressive, unusual, or outstanding that it catches your attention and makes you want to talk about it
Juror #3 VS. Juror #8
Character VS. Character
Who is the main protagonist?
Juror #8
What is the climax (highest point of tension)?
End of Act III, when Juror #3 finally changes his vote to not guilty.
What is the job of the jury members?
They listen to testimonies, review evidence, and determine decisions in civil and criminal trials.
What is a synonym for "element"?
Hint - not related to science/biology
environment
Juror #11 & the defendant VS. Societal Prejudice/biases
Character(s) VS. Society
In Act III, which juror gives a long monologue that discusses his negative stereotypes & prejudices against people from the slums?
Does anyone agree with him?
Juror #10 - No one agrees with him
What does Juror #3 mean when he says that the other jurors are "soft old ladies"?
He believes that they are allowing themselves to be persuaded by Juror #8, which makes them "sensitive".
List all of the evidence against the defendant.
- old man heard yelling & saw someone going down the stairs
- neighbor across the street saw the murder happen
- the similar looking knife was found that belongs to the defendant
What is the definition of "sympathy"?
feeling bad or concerned for someone else who is going through a tough time
When the jurors struggle to determine if there is enough evidence or doubt to either vote guilty/not guilty... this is an example of which type of conflict?
Character VS. Self
Which character says, "You don't really mean you'll kill me, do you?" (Rose 43). Why did he say this?
Juror #8 - He was arguing with Juror #3 to prove his point that you cannot take that phrase literally
What is a good theme for this play?
It takes courage to stand alone.
What are some responsibilities of the DEFENSE attorney?
Represent the defendant, prove there is a reasonable doubt in evidence provided, question the witness testimonies, etc...
What is the definition of "stereotype"?
a fixed, oversimplified belief or assumption about a specific group of people
- not factual, often negative