Handout Twelve Angry Men VATE Conference 2010

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Jubilee Conference

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Terms and Definitions useful for studying a play

Antagonist - the person or force that is in conflict with, or opposes, the

protagonist. Example: Nurse Ratched opposes McMurphy throughout OneFlew Over the Cuckoos Nest.

Characterization - the methods, incidents, speech, etc., an author uses to revealthe people in the book. Characterization is depicted by what the person says,what others say, and by his or her actions.

Climax - the point of greatest dramatic tension or excitement in a story.Examples: Othellos murder of Desdemona. In To Kill a Mockingbird, theperson chasing Scout is killed.

Dialogue - conversation between two or more characters

Drama plays intended to be acted; performances of plays - Example: ArthurMillersAll My Sons

Motivation - the reasons behind a characters actions - Example: HuckleberryFinn travels down the Mississippi River in order to escape the Widow Douglas,who wants to sivililize him.

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Legal Terms

Prosecutorthe district attorney who tries to prove the guilt of the defendant

Defense Counselthe lawyer who represents the defendant and tries to prove innocence

Verdictthe final decision made by the jury

Foremana juror chosen to lead a jury and deliver the verdict to the judge

Convictto find the defendant guilty of the crime

Acquitto find the defendant innocent

Reasonable DoubtThis is the element in law that states that if some uncertaintyexists, a juror must vote to acquit. Because jurors were not there to see the crime, they cannotbe one hundred percent certain who is guilty; however, even without being certain, they mayvote to convict if they believe the defendant committed the crime. If they have a real question intheir minds as to the defendants guilt or innocence, this is reasonable doubt, and they should

vote to acquit.

Innocent until proven guiltya fundamental principal of law that means the state must prove

guilt; the suspect does not have to prove innocence

The Fifth Amendmenta fundamental principle of law which states that a person cannot be


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JUROR VOTING ORDER AND REASONS CHART: TWELVE ANGRY MEN

JUROR "IDENTITY" ORDER HEDECIDES TO VOTE

"NOT GUILTY"

REASONS/OTHER

INFORMATION

1 The Foreman 9

2 The Bank Clerk 5

3 The Father 12

4 The Stockbroker 10* [tie]

5 The Kid from the Slums 3

6 The Working Man 6

7 The Salesman 7

8 The Architect 1

9 The Old Man 2

10 The Bigot 10* [tie]

11 TheImmigrant/Watchmaker

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12 The Ad Man 8

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As for the fuller picture that is formed of America in Reginald Rose's "Twelve Angry Men", in myopinion, is that we are always ready to believe the worst in others. Most of the jury were inclined tobelieve that the young man had killed his father. For that matter, America is an impatient bunch, asdemonstrated by the juror who had baseball tickets. Whether or not we'll change in the futureremains to be seen. We can only hope that one day Americans won't be in such a rush all thetime, and will have a chance to stop and smell the roses once in awhile, if you know what I mean.And maybe, just maybe, by taking time out of our busy lives to consider all the facts, we'll end updoing the right thing.

CRITICISM

Bryan Aubrey


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minority views from the start of deliberations. (The results of the Chicago Jury Project are reportedin "Twelve Angry Men Presents an Idealized View of the Jury System," by David Burnell Smith.)

In cases where one juror persists in maintaining his or her view against the majority, the result willbe a hung jury, although research on juries suggests that hung juries are more common whenthere is a sizable minority rather than a minority of one. There is also a body of opinion within thelegal profession that indicates that in cases where a lone juror opposes the majority, the holdout isunlikely to resemble Juror Eight in Twelve Angry Men, who is devoted to justice and acts withintegrity. In fact, such a juror is more likely to be the opposite, a stubborn and antisocial personwho, for some reason, feels driven to oppose the majority, sticking to his or her opinion when thereis no evidence to support it. In a review of the play in the Michigan Law Review, Phoebe C.Ellsworth summarizes this view:

The juror who opposes the majority is seen as essentially unreasonable. The majority jurors, onthe other hand, are seen as reasonable, willing to spend time sifting through the issues andlistening carefully to the arguments of the minority even if the initial verdict is 11-1 and they haveenough votes to declare a verdict.

If this aspect ofTwelve Angry Men is more fiction than truth, the play does raise other issues thatare as relevant for the criminal justice system today as they were in the 1950s. The most importantof them is the nature of eyewitness testimony. At first, the jurors in Twelve Angry Men, with oneexception, accept the eyewitness testimony at the trial at face value. This testimony is crucial tothe case for the prosecution, and the jurors do not think to question the old man's claim that hesaw the murdered man's son fleeing or the testimony of the woman across the street, who saidthat she actually saw the murder being committed. The jurors repeatedly refer to this testimony asthe "facts" of the case, and near the end of the play, Juror Four even says that the woman'saccount of what she saw is "unshakable testimony." Juror Three adds, "That's the whole case."


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Loftus describes another case in which eyewitness testimony against the accused was acceptedby a jury, even when evidence pointing to the man's innocence far outweighed it. (The convictionwas later reversed.) Loftus also discusses an experiment in which subjects were asked to play therole of jurors trying a criminal case. When eyewitness testimony was included in the experiment,establishing that someone saw the murder, the percentage of the fifty jurors voting for convictionrose from 18 percent to 72 percent. Then a variation in the case was introduced that has somerelevance forTwelve Angry Men. The defense established that the witness had not been wearinghis glasses on the day of the crime and had very poor vision. Therefore he could not have seenthe robber's face. Even with this variation, 68 percent of jurors still voted for conviction. In TwelveAngry Men, it is a juror's realization that an eyewitness who wears glasses could not have beenwearing them at the time she witnessed the crime that is the decisive factor in swinging the finalthree jurors to a vote of not guilty.

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I mean, did you ever hear so much talk about nothing? Twelve Angry Menshows the importance of talking and listening in the jury room. Discuss.

Juror 11 says: Facts may be coloured by the personalities of the people who

present them. Is he right? You cant send someone off to die on evidence like that. How important is

evidence in Twelve Angry Men?

The setting of the play enhances the tension among the men. Do you agree?

How does Twelve Angry Men explore the democratic process?

Twelve Angry Menshows the importance of asking questions. Discuss.

The Judge tells the jurors it is theirduty to try and separate the facts from thefancy. How do the jurors separate the facts from the fancy?


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TWELVE ANGRY MEN: JUROR ANALYSIS NOTES

Juror No PersonalBackground

Other info Quotes

Foreman Assistant HeadFootball coach at

Andrew J.McCorkle HighSchool in Queens

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Tries to do the right thingTries to keep calm.Gets angry at Juror 10 (page 19) tells him to be foreman.Brings up psychiatrist 58Changes vote to Not Guilty page 63

Slowly, almost embarrassed, he raises his own hand.63Finally speaks again on 69 to say he saw marks on womans noseas well.

Im not going to have any rules 10You know, tell us what he thinks we could show him where hesprobably mixed up. 14He described all those tests, inkblots and all that stuff, and he saidthe kid is definitely a k iller type. 58

(J12 tells him it was paranoid tendenciesListen, I saw em, too. Hes right. I was the closest one toher 69We have a verdict 73

2 Not interested inbaseballCoughdropsNervousSon has mumps50

Nervous of Juror 3(He looks around helplessly) 14Wants everyone to have their say in order (20) Shut down byJuror 3Finds interesting that knife the same. Shut down by Juror 3again.Tells Juror 3 to take it easy (27) after secret ballot.Remembers he yelled at man at bank (discussion about using Im

going to kill you 37Votes Not Guilty 50Asks to see J8s knife 59Ponders downward angle of stab wound.

I thought it was obvious from the word go. 14I know they did, but I dont go along with it 60Look out! 60You cant send someone off to die on evidence like that. 71

3 Runs amessengerservice Beck andCall CompanyMarriedEmploys 37people, startedwith nothing1 child who is 20Hasnt seen sonfor 2 years. Fightwith son.loud, heavysetJ6Quick to anger.

Believes case obvious;Harsh views on tough kidsMakes assumptions on appearanceCan be patronizingLikes to talk facts. Has kept notes. Believes old man heardmurder.Assumptions about kids nowadays. Used to call father sirAshamed when his son ran away from fight aged 9Embarrassed when talks about son.Pats Juror 5 on shoulder when he gets angry at Juror 10Raises switch knife issue (20)Sarcasm that fine upright boy (21)Cant see point of them seeing knife again.Shouts And Im saying its not possible to Juror 8s theory onknife.Struggles to understand Juror 8s point about knife.

Did you ever hear so much talk about nothing? 7The mans a dangerous killer. You could see it. 11Would you like me to list them for you? 11Look, Im as sentimental as the next guy. 15Who do you think you are to start cross-examining us?You come in here and vote guilty like everybody else, and then thisgolden-voiced preacher over here starts to tear your heart out withstories. 27Dont tell me he didnt mean it. Anybody says a thing like that theway he said it, they mean it. 37Well, look at it, Mr. Reasonable Doubt. 42 (J9 reminds him that itsnot the knife)And I want to stop wasting time. 43Hes an old man.Half the time he was confused. How could he bepositive about anything? 43.You come in here with your sanctimonious talk about slum kids and


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Still thinks boy has lied (24)Accused Juror 8 of being the kids lawyerAccuses Juror 5 of voting NG in secret ballot.During break, tries to apologise to J5. 29Raises issue of old man downstairs. Window open. Hot night.Starts to play tic-tac-toe 33 with J12. J8 snatches it from them.Refuses to believe J8 theory on train. Believes old man. Thatsenough for me.Accuses J8 of making the others believe things that arent so 37

Anger at J11 changing vote 41 wants him to explain why.Anger at J8 on page 47. Lunges at him.Stares bitterly at J8 when realizes implications of his words.Tries to talk to J4 in washroom about J8 baiting him.Doesnt agree with J10 suggestion of hung jury 54Demonstrate downward stab with flick knife. Only stops close toJ8s chest 60 (tension)Calls for another vote 67Wants a hung jury 67. J5 reminds him of his earlier words. Youthought it was immoral to 67Fury at change by Juror 4Tries to defend his guilty vote by posing questions, defeating hisown argument.

injusticeWell, youre not getting through to me. Ive hadenough.Hes got to burn. Were letting him slip through our fingershere. 47Shut up, you son of a bitch! 47Let go of me, God damn it. Ill kill him! Ill kill him! 48END OF ACT 1Well, what are you staring at? 49 Listen, Im a very excitable personHe was just trying to bait me.53

Im a certain type person, I get moved by this. But let me tell you,Im sincere. 53You took an oath in the courtroom. You cant just quit. 54I dont anymore. There are people in here who are so goddamnedstubborn that you cant even..I say were a hung jury. 67I dont care whether Im alone or not. Its my right. 71 You lousy bunch of bleeding hearts. Youre not goin to intimidateme. Im entitled to my opinion. I can sit in this goddamn room for ayear. 72Somebody say something. 72 The others watch silentlyIt was his father. That goddamn rotten kid. I know him. What theyrelike. What they do to you. How they kill you every day. My God, dontyou see? How come Im the only one who sees? Jeez, I can feel that

knife goin in. 72

Theres a long pause.All right. Not Guilty 72

4 Interested in stockmarketIs a brokerDoesnt sweat;keeps tie and

jacket on. 50

Suggests preliminary voteThinks boys story flimsy; couldnt remember film he saw Thinks beatings a motiveSays kids background not part of case.Defends right of Juror 8 to see knifeGoes through facts one at a time (21/22)Brings in own bias where divergence in story of boy and State(22)

Says Juror 8 asking them to accept a pretty incrediblecoincidence that someone else stabbed father with similar knife Knows against law to buy switchblade knife.Thinks boy lied to Juror 8 (25)Tries to intervene between Juror 3 and 5 (27)Interested in motive as well. 31Tells J3 and J10 that can make others change minds back byusing logic. 54Discomfort when he cant remember film details. 57 (mops his

Slums are breeding grounds for criminals. I know it. So doyouChildren from slum backgrounds are potential menaces tosociety. 18This is the charming and imaginative little fable the boy invented.(22)Theres no reason why they cant be persuaded to do it again..Justby using logic. 54Weve heard enough. Sit down. And dont open your filthy mouth

again. 66She saw him do it the wrong way. 66As far as I can see, this is unshakeable testimony. 67No, I dont. No one wears eyeglasses to bed. 70I now have a reasonable doubt. 71 Let him live. 72


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sweating forehead)Finds overhand stab persuasive. But believes woman acrossstreet. So does J3. 66. Also she said boy raised plunged knifedown.Suggests a time limit at 6.15pm 68He closes his eyes and clasps his fingers over the marks left byhis spectacles at the sides of his nose. He rubs these areas as hespeaks. 68Juror 9 notices him doing this.

Remember marks on woman 70Changes to Not Guilty 71 after eyesight issue

5 Nurses at HarlemhospitalLives in slum

Didnt know jury gets locked inSpeaks for first time about case on p16Defends those who live in slumsProvoked to anger by Juror 10s comments.Reminds Juror 3 he brought up issue of knife.Im not sure (25) to Juror 8s question about whether boy lied.Nervous

Angry with Juror 3 for accusing him of voting NG in secret ballot.Ignores J3 attempt at apologyStarting to wonder 35

Changes vote to Not Guilty 37Questions way knife is used 61. Has seen them used in fights.Shows them correct way to use knife. 61Slams door to washroom when J10 claims boy from a differenttype of people. 64.

Ill pass it. 16Ive lived in a slum all my life. 18Maybe it still smells on me. 18 There is something personal. 18I dont think he could have heard it. 35Witnesses can make mistakes. 40Hold it a secondDid the old man say he ran to the door? 42You still dont think theres any room for reasonable doubt? 55 (toJ7)You mean youre calling him arrogant because he wasnt born here?

Well, Im calling you arrogant because you were. 55 (to J7)I hate these things. I grew up with them.Switch knives came with the neighbourhood where I lived. Funny, Iwasnt thinking of it. I guess you try to forget those things. 61

6 House painter Gazes out windowSeeks motive. Believes testimony from neighbours powerful aboutargument. Juror gets time wrong.Tells J8 that J3 embarrassing way talking about kid. 29Trying to lobby J8Doesnt like supposing

Asks after break who else had a motive.

Painted a house next to el track. It was noisy.Starting to wonder 35Doesnt like way J3 talks to J9Threatens him, touches him.Wants to what J9 thinks about old man witness 36

Asks for another vote 50Changes vote to Not Guilty 51

I mean, I was convinced from the first day. 11What a murderous day. 29 (pun)Hes guilty for sure. Theres not a doubt in the whole world. 30 to J8but Im bettin youve never been wronger in your llife. 30Suppose you talk us all outa this and the kid really did knife hisfather? 30Who else had the motive? 30

A guy who talks like that to an old man oughta really get stepped onyknow. 35

7 Chews gum Cynical about process You couldnt change my mind if you talked for a hundred years. 12


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Complains aboutweatherHas tickets to ballgameMarmaladesalesman

Frustration at Juror 8Agrees with Juror 3Thinks kids record enough.Refuses to change mind on basis of knife bought by juror 8.Makes joke that irritates Juror 2Slams door of washroom after J9 changes vote.Boasts made $27000 previous year.

Angry at J5s change of vote 37. Convinced of all the facts. Thinks

kids lawyer knew he didnt stand a chance. 38Wants hung jury too 55Shows prejudice towards J11Changes vote to Not Guilty page 62

What are ya getting out of itkicks? The boy is guilty, pal. So lets gohome before we get sore throats. 29 (to J8)How do you like him? Its like talking into a dead phone 32 about J8Ran, walked. Whats the difference? 42How dya like this guy? Im tellin ya theyre all alike. He comes overthis country running for his life and before he can even take a bigbreath hes telling us how to run the show. 55 (about J11) Because Ill knock his goddamn Middle European head off . 56.All this yakkins getting us nowhere so Im going to break it up here.

Im changing my vote to not guilty 62 You heard me. Ive had enough.I dont think hes guilty. (disgusted look from J11)

8 Has 2 childrenArchitect

Only one toinitially vote NGWants to knowthe truthWants to present

all the facts to theother jurorsBelieves inhumanity, reasonand justice

Gazes out windowVotes not guilty in first voteSees 16yo as youngSays reason for voting NG not easy to send boy off to die withouttalking about it first.Suggests they talk for an hour.Irritated at Juror 10s jokes.Recognizes terrible life of defendant.

Gently pulls Juror 9 down when he gets angry at Juror 10Reminds others that burden of proof on prosecution.Questions prejudices of Juror 10Doesnt think there is strong motive. Boy used to violence.Got a peculiar feeling that everything about trial sounded sopositive. Wanted to ask questions.Felt defense counsel not doing his job.Worried by little things.Feels some evidence circumstantial.Wants to see the knife.Reminds of difference between punch and hitThinks it possible someone stabbed father with similar knife.

Shows rest of jury the knife he has bought; looks the same (23)Has raised possibilityHad wanted to ask question in court about why boy showed knifeto friends.

Asks Juror 10 if he thinks boy lied.Proposes vote by written secret ballot. If still 11 men for guilty,hell agree. 26 He watches as others write on paper from window.Now 2 jurors voting NG.Realize he is tormented by problem stated by J6 on p30. He

I just want to talk. 12Suppose were wrong. 12I thing we owe him a few words 13Through the windows of a passing elevated train. 15 How come you believe the woman? Shes one of them too, isntshe? 16Its a motive for him to be an angry kid. 17I mean, nothing is that positive. I had questions I would have liked to

ask. 19He let too many things go. Little things. 20I kept putting myself in the boys place. I would have asked foranother lawyer. 20alleged claimsSupposing they were wrong? 20Theyre only people. People make mistakes. Could they be wrong?20Thats right. I broke the law. 23 If the boy bought the knife to use on his father, how come heshowed what was going to be the murder weapon to three friends ofhis just a couple of hours before the killing? 24He cant hear you. He never will. (about J7) 28

Its not easy to identify a shouting voice. 32I dont know. It doesnt sound right to me.This isnt a game. 33therefore, the el train had been roaring by the old mans window fora full ten seconds before the body fell 35.Its not possible that he could have heard it. 35Well, I think that testimony that could put a human being into theelectric chair should be that accurate. 35 sometimessometimes the facts that are staring you in the face are


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does not know, and never will.30Tells J6 that they arent concerned with motive.Ponders that father not a model citizen, been in prison, gambler,fistfights, tough, cruel, primitive kind of man, couldnt hold jobs.Thinks others may have motives too.Thinks old man may have not heard boys voice clearly.ambitious district attorney putting on a show 32 Snatches tic-tac-toe from J3 & J12Wants to know speed of el train. 33

Asks whether any of them has lived next to eltracks.Says he did once. Unbearable noise when window open. 34Sets up scenario of the 2 witnesses and the el train.Questions the way the phrase Im going to kill you is used. 37Questions commitment of lawyer. 38.Calls for another vote 41.

Asks to see plans of apartments. 42 J5 does too. Realize old manhad stroke, dragged leg. Said he got to door in 15 seconds. (J3remembers it as 20 secs)Takes jurors through map/reenactment of mans walk.Feels sorry for J3s desire to see boy executed. 47Brings them all back to issue of boy at theater 56

Asks J4 what he saw at movies on Monday night 57Asks for another vote 63He reminds them all of why reasonable doubt concept exists.Wants three who still vote guilty to explain why 66.Tells J3 he wants to go over it again. 67Remembers marks on womans nose as well 69 Tells J3 to give his arguments for guilty now its 11 votes to 1. 72Helps J3 on with his jacket at the end. Notices knife still stuck intable.

wrong! 38Maybe all those things are so. But maybe theyre not. I think theresenough doubt to make us wonder whether he was there at all duringthe time the murder took place. 40 Ever since we walked into this room youve been behaving like aself-appointed public avenger. 47Youre a sadist 47Id like to ask you a personal question.Where were you lastnight?57

Its very hard to keep personal prejudice out of a thing like this. Andno matter where you run into it, prejudice obscures the truth. 66We may be wrong. We may be trying to return a guilty man to thecommunity. No one can really know. But we have a reasonabledoubt, and this is a safeguard that has enormous value in oursystem. No jury can declare a man guilty unless its sure. 66 Did you ever see a woman who had to wear glasses and d idnt wantto because she thinks they spoil her looks? 70I only know that the womans eyesight is in question now. 71Its not your boy. Hes somebody else. 72

9 OlderProud of 20-20vision

At first doesntthink he has muchto offer.ObservantSensibleShows respect forJuror 8This allows

Slower to put hand up for first vote (guilty)Calls Juror 10 ignorantStarting to doubt on page 25 after discussion about knife.

Admits he voted NG in secret ballot (27)Admires J8 for standing alone.Says others have ridiculed him. Will give J8 his support. Thinksboy probably guilty but wants to hear more. 28Notices torn jacket of old man and hypothesizes that he may have

just wanted attention. 35Brings up argument that someone could make themselves believewhat they wanted to.The 9

thJUROR looks closely at the 4

thJUROR and obviously has

It suddenly occurs to me that you must be an ignorant man. 13Its only one night. A boy may die. 25

He didnt change his vote. I did. Would you like me to tell you why?27He doesnt say the boy is not guilty. He just isnt sure. 28I think I know him better than anyone here. 36I dont think the kind of boy he is has anything to do with it. The factsare supposed to determine the case. 51 Being accused of murder isnt necessarily supposed to give him aninfallible memory. 58Do you know youre a sick man? 65 (to J10)


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deliberations tocontinue.He is the one whoraises issues withold man witness.

thought of something tremendously exciting. 68Notices deep impressions left by eyeglassesRemembers woman had made effort to look younger heavymakeup, dyed hair, new clothes, no eyeglasses.

Now why were you rubbing your nose? 68 (to J4)Could those marks be made by anything other than eyeglasses? 70

10 Has a cold Laughs at own jokesSides with Juror 7 at firstTries to tell joke about woman

Appeals to others for help when Juror 9 calls him ignorant

Believes woman across street who remembers time of murderand knows boyBecomes angry at Juror 8; gets out of his seat.Thinks kids from slums are trashBlames Juror 8 for keeping them there. Tells Foreman hes a kid.Reaction to Juror 8s knife; Who do you think you are? 23 Tells Juror 8 the boy lied (25)Wants to get back to his garages; thinks evidence of womanenoughDoesnt want to listen to Juror 9s reasons for changing vote.Thinks J8 account of father load of crap 31Frustration at J8 40Thinks witness evidence is irrefutable.

Wants to tell judge a hung jury. 54Still believes boy guilty 58Assumption that all psychiatrists are crazy 58Contradicts himself on page 59

Angry at J12 and Foreman who change votes 64His prejudice against certain groups of society obvious. OffendsJ5 and J11. 64. Long speech railing against minorities.

Assumptions. Generalizations. Prejudices.Tirade continues. Jurors 8, 11, 5, 4, 9, 12, 6, 2, move away or tryto stop him speaking.Note who doesnt speak up. (Foreman, 3, 7)Changes vote to Not Guilty page 71

Hes lucky he got it. Know what I mean? 13Youcant believe a word they say. I mean, theyre born liars. 13All right, who was it? Come on. I want to know. 26Hes a common, ignorant slob. He dont even speak good English.

37What you want to believe, you believe, and what you dont want tobelieve, you dont 40Im telling you, some of you people in here are out of your minds. Akid like that. 51Those six bastards in there arent going to change their minds. 54I think we should just quit. 54Look, lets talk facts. These people are born to lie. Now, its the waythey are and no intelligent man is gonna tell me otherwise. They dontknow what truth is.They are different. They think different. They actdifferent. 64Oh, theyre very big drinkers 64Human life dont mean as much to them as it does to us. 64

They dont care. Family dont mean anything to them. They breedlike animals 64Oh sure, there are some good things about em. Look, Im the firstone to say that. Ive known some who were OK, but thats theexception. 64These people are multiplying..And they are wild animals. Theyreagainst us, they hate us, they want to destroy us. 65This boy, this boy on trial here. Weve got him. Thats one at least. Isay get him before his kind gets us. 65Not guilty. Do whatever you want. 71

11 German accent

WatchmakerPolite

ImmigrantAdmiresAmericandemocracyProud to be on

jury

Sympathizes with Juror 5 being offended by Juror 10, probably

because of his German backgroundStill thinks an incredible coincidence for another person to stabwith same kind of knife.Remembers knife very important to district attorney. 25Reminds Juror 10 it was a secret ballot.Thinks in America a man entitled to have unpopular opinionsHas made notes and wants a say 38. Thinks J8 making goodpoints. Why did boy come back to house? Why did he leave knifethere? 39 Reminds J3 and J4 fingerprints had been wiped off

This sensitivity I understand 18

Facts may be coloured by the personalities of the people whopresent them. 36He doesnt even speak good English. 37My question is, if he really had killed his father, why would he comeback three hours later? 39I dont believe I have to be loyal to one side or the other. I am simplyasking questions. 39Pardon. I vote not guilty. 41 I dont have to defend my decision to you. I have a reasonable doubt


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Wants others totake theirresponsibilityseriouslyRationalSensibleHe is one whoraises questionsabout

psychiatristscontribution.

knife.Says boy would have heard womans witness scream. Changes vote to NG 41.Reminds jury that all of them are capable of committing murderbut few do. He doesnt think much of psychiatric testing.Wants J7 to explain why he changes his vote. 63. Forces J7 toexplain why.

in my mind. 41This is not why we are here, to fight. We have a responsibility. This, Ihave always thought, is a remarkable thing about democracy. 50We have nothing to gain or lose by our verdict. This is one of thereasons we are strong. We should not make it a personal thing. 50We impose controls upon ourselves to prevent it. 59 Perhaps we would find that if we twelve men took the same tests,one or two of us might be discovered to have unconscious desires tokill. 59

To say that a man is capable of murder does not mean that he hascommitted murder. 59You have no right to play like this with a mans life. This is a terribleand ugly thing to do. Dont you care 63What makes you consider this one vote a personal triumph? 67

12 Likes doodling onnotepadWorks ad agency Rice Pops.Writes jingles.

Glad they scored murder trialImpressed by prosecuting attorneys logicLikes analyzing. Doodling but is listening and thinkingTries to keep the peace between foreman and Juror 10

Assumes witnesses are telling truth as they take oath.Takes Juror 8s point that he needs to know so.

Talks of phrases used to precede an idea (29)

Still convinced of boys guilt 36Thinks boy would go back for the knife 39.Confused after J5 demonstrates use of knife 62Changes vote to Not Guilty page 63Changes vote back to Guilty page 67Annoyed at J3 for saying he bounces backward and forward likea tennis ball 68Changes vote back to Not Guilty 71After discussion about womans eyesight.

Nobody can know a thing like that. This isnt an exact science. 20 I dont know. 62

Defendant

16 years oldLives in slum, mother dead since 9yo, spent 1&1/2 years in orphanage while father in jail forgery.Childrens Court at 10 for throwing rock at teacher

14 in reform schoolStole car

Arrest for mugging. Assault with knife.Beaten by father since he was five

Admits leaving home at 8pm after being hit by fatherMet 3 friends outside diner. Home 9.45. Left to movies at 11.30. Home 3.15amClaims bought knife for friend as had broken his.Clue that from ethnic background. He doesnt speak good English.

Facts of Father found with knife in chest


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case (notunderdispute)

Death happened around midnightDefendant went to movies and couldnt rememberfilm he sawElevator train passing at time with no passenger, lights out8pm argument between boy and father heard by neighbours. Saw father hit boy twice and boy leave..8.45 boy ran into 3 friends in front a diner. Talked to them for an hour and showed knife.Boy couldnt back up theater alibiLeaves 9.45

Arrives home 10pmKnife wiped clean of fingerprints

Elevated train had 6 carriages.

Evidence Man who lived downstairs; said heard body fall and shouting. Said he got from his bed to door in 15 seconds.

Lady across el tracks who said saw murder through her windowNo one saw defendant at theaterThe knife with unusual carved handleThe storekeeper identified knife in court; said only one of kind he ever had in stock. (Juror 8 able to easily buy same knife 23)Friends identify knife boy had shown them in court.Divergence between State and defendant after 10pm. Boy claims at home till 11.30pm then movie. Returned home 3.15am to find father dead. Boy says lostswitch knife. No-one sees him at leave or at theater. Cant remember name of f ilms.Guard brings in knife on page 22.Friend testifies boy did break his knife 3 weeks before killing.

Boy questioned in room with fathers dead body

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Handout Twelve Angry Men VATE Conference 2010