12 angry men Flashcards
What is the primary setting of ‘12 Angry Men’?
A jury room in a New York City courthouse.
How many jurors are there in ‘12 Angry Men’?
Twelve jurors.
True or False: The play ‘12 Angry Men’ is a comedy.
False.
What is the main conflict in ‘12 Angry Men’?
The jurors must decide the fate of a young defendant accused of murder.
Who is the protagonist among the jurors?
Juror 8.
What does Juror 8 initially vote for?
Not guilty.
Fill in the blank: Juror ___ is the only one who votes ‘not guilty’ initially.
8.
What type of play is ‘12 Angry Men’?
A courtroom drama.
Who wrote ‘12 Angry Men’?
Reginald Rose.
What is the significance of the title ‘12 Angry Men’?
It reflects the emotions and tensions among the jurors.
True or False: The jurors have unlimited time to deliberate.
False.
What key theme is explored in ‘12 Angry Men’?
Justice and reasonable doubt.
Which juror is the most aggressive and confrontational?
Juror 3.
What does Juror 8 use to persuade the other jurors?
Logic and reasonable doubt.
Multiple choice: Which juror has a personal connection to the case? A) Juror 1 B) Juror 3 C) Juror 6
B) Juror 3.
What does the phrase ‘reasonable doubt’ mean in the context of the play?
A standard that must be met to convict a defendant.
Fill in the blank: The play takes place during the ___ of a murder trial.
deliberation.
What is the outcome of the jury’s deliberation?
The final verdict is not guilty.
True or False: The jurors remain unanimous in their decision throughout the play.
False.
What does Juror 8 challenge the other jurors to consider?
The possibility of the defendant’s innocence.
Which juror changes their vote to ‘not guilty’ after being persuaded?
Juror 9.
What does the character of Juror 4 represent?
A rational and logical approach to the evidence.
In what year was ‘12 Angry Men’ first premiered?
1954.
What is a major criticism of the justice system highlighted in the play?
The potential for bias and prejudice in jury decisions.
