12 Angry Men - Identify the Juror

This juror is openly hostile and prejudiced. He’s aggressive, brash, and loudmouthed. He is one of the most ardent attackers of the defendant (as a person) throughout the play. During Act Three, he releases his bigoted thoughts in an alarming yet illuminating scene. Juror #____

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

A logical, self-assured and clearly educated professional. He is analytical and articulate. This juror urges fellow jurors to avoid becoming emotional and engage in rational discussions. Juror #___

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This juror is impressed with himself and his career and seems to love to hear his own stories. He can’t seem to make up his mind about the case, constantly changing his vote without thinking deeply about the issues being discussed. Juror #___

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This juror has witnessed great injustices in his life. He has an appreciation for democracy that many other jurors lack. He also speaks with excellent grammar, gently and wittily correcting another’s grammar at one point. He honors the criminal justice system and wants to implement it fairly. Juror #___

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This juror doesn’t speak much and seems to lack self-confidence. He came from a background where he witnessed brutality such as neighborhood violence, which proves to be helpful during deliberation. Juror #___

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This juror is immediately vocal about the case and the defendant. He is stubborn and has a loose temper, and becomes loud and combative when others disagree with him. He is clearly biased from his own experiences and failings as a father. Juror #___

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This juror wants to discuss the reliability of the evidence presented in the case. He urges others not to rush a decision, but to think deeply about the facts of the case. He has a gentle demeanor, yet can’t be intimidated by the others. Juror #___

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This juror is indifferent to the due process of jury deliberations and openly states that he would have done anything to miss jury duty. He has no interest in the idea of community service or jury duty. He has plans that he finds much more significant in his life. Juror #___

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3