12 angry men
What is the defendant accused of?
Murdering his father
Who is Jimmy Valentine?
A skilled safecracker
How many jurors are there?
How does the story show the theme of forgiveness?
(A retrieved reformation)
Ben Price’s decision to let Jimmy go reflects the idea of forgiveness
Why is Jimmy Valentine in prison at the beginning of the story?
Jimmy is in prison for safecracking
What is the main conflict?
Whether the defendant is guilty of murder beyond a reasonable doubt
Why does Jimmy change his ways?
He changes because he falls in love with Annabel Adams, the daughter of a bank owner, and wants to start a new, honest life
What does Jimmy do immediately after being released?
He returns to safecracking and planning several robberies
What evidence is presented against the defendant?
Evidence includes a knife, an eyewitness who claims to have seen the murder, and another witness who claims to have heard the murder
What name does Jimmy adopt after reforming?
He adopts the name Ralph D. Spencer, becoming a successful shoe store owner
Why does Juror 8 vote “not guilty” initially?
Because he believes the case requires further discussion before reaching a verdict.
What happens when a girl gets locked in the safe?
Jimmy uses his safecracking skills to rescue the girl, revealing his past to Annabel and others
What does the knife symbolize in the story?
The knife symbolizes reasonable doubt
Why does Ben Price let Jimmy go
Ben Price recognizes that Jimmy has truly reformed and decides to give him a second chance
Why does Juror 9 doubt the old man’s testimony?
Juror 9 doubts he could have heard or seen the events as he described.
What does the old man witness claim to have heard?
He claims to have heard the boy shout, “I’m going to kill you!”
I What does Ben Price do in the end?
Pretends not to recognize Jimmy and lets him go
What is Ben Price’s job?
He is a detective
How does the title “A Retrieve
Reformation” relate to the story?
It refers to Jimmy retrieving his moral character and starting a new, honest life
What is the final verdict?
(12 angry men)What theme does the story explore?
Themes of justice and the importance of critical thinking in decision-making
What is the moral of the story?
The story emphasizes second chances, and the power of love
How does the title “A Retrieved Reformation” reflect Jimmy’s journey?
It highlights Jimmy’s transition from a criminal to a reformed man, retrieving his morality and humanity
What does Jimmy plan to do with his tools before the safe incident?
He plans to give them away and leave his criminal past behind
How does Jimmy prepare to start his new life as Ralph D. Spencer?
He moves to a new town and opens a shoe store