Characters Part 1
He is angry bitter man who places no value on any life but his own. He is a bigot.
Juror 10
A man who will fight for justice to be done. He is compassionate, sees both sides, and seeks the truth.
Juror #8
What is the jury deciding in Twelve Angry Men?
Whether a 19-year-old boy is guilty of murdering his father.
Which juror changes his vote after Juror 8’s decided "to not" vote at the end of Act 1?
Juror 9 (the old man).
What personal issue influences Juror 3’s judgment throughout the play?
His strained relationship with his own son.
A man of wealth. He thinks he is better than everyone else.
Juror #4
He is a refugee from Europe. He has suffered so much; therefore, he seeks justice for others.
Juror 11
Which juror is the first to vote “not guilty”?
Juror 8.
What physical limitation does the old man witness have?
He has a limp and uses a cane.
What issue do the jurors vote on after realizing they’re evenly split?
They vote on whether or not to declare themselves a hung jury
He is a mild old man. He mourns the days when he wishes he could be courageous.
Juror #9
He is a slick advertising man. He views people in terms of percentages.
Juror 12
What piece of evidence is said to be “one of a kind” early in the play?
The switchblade knife.
What experiment do the jurors conduct to test the old man’s testimony?
They time how long it would take him to reach the door after hearing the body fall.
How do the other jurors respond to Juror 10’s racist rant?
They turn their backs on him in silence, isolating him until he stops talking
A strong & opinionated man. He has a streak of sadism.
Juror #3
A flash salesman who doesn't have the time to sit on a jury.
Juror #7
What causes the first major argument among the jurors?
The disagreement over whether the boy is automatically guilty because of his background.
Which juror becomes increasingly aggressive and verbally attacks others during Act 2?
Juror 3.
What piece of evidence convinces Juror 4 to finally change his vote to “not guilty”?
He realizes the woman who claimed to see the murder wore glasses and likely wasn’t wearing them when she saw the crime
Meek & hesitant man. He is easily swayed by others.
Juror #2
Small petty man. He likes the authority he has and handles himself quite formally.
Foreman
How does Juror 8 challenge the claim that the boy’s alibi (being at the movies) is unbelievable?
He argues that people often forget details when they’re nervous and under stress.
Which juror first changes his vote to “not guilty” after the reenactment of the old man’s testimony, and why?
Juror 5 changes his vote, explaining that there is reasonable doubt and that the old man may have been mistaken or seeking attention.
Which juror changed his vote back to “Guilty” after initially switching to “Not Guilty?"
Juror 12