Exploring 12 Angry Men: Act 1

What motivates Juror 8 to initially vote not guilty?

• He believes the evidence is overwhelming.

• He believes in reasonable doubt.

• He wants to challenge the other jurors.

• He feels sympathy for the defendant.

Identify a key theme in Act 1 and provide an example.

• The role of loyalty, demonstrated by Duncan's trust in Macbeth.

• The struggle for power and control, exemplified by Macbeth's ambition.

• The importance of fate, shown through the witches' prophecies.

• The theme of friendship, illustrated by the bond between Macbeth and Banquo.

How does Juror 3's personal history influence his arguments?

• Juror 3's arguments are influenced by his successful career as a businessman.

• Juror 3's strong belief in the justice system leads him to be overly critical of the defendant.

• Juror 3's past experiences as a juror make him more empathetic towards the accused.

• Juror 3's strained relationship with his son influences his arguments by causing him to project personal anger and bias onto the case.

What symbols are present in the jury room, and what do they represent?

• Scales of justice and a gavel, representing fairness and authority.

• A trophy and a medal, representing victory and achievement.

• A clock and a calendar, representing time management and scheduling.

• A compass and a map, representing navigation and direction.

Discuss the moral dilemma faced by the jurors in their decision-making process.

• The jurors prioritize their personal relationships over the case.

• The jurors are solely influenced by public opinion.

• The moral dilemma involves balancing personal beliefs with the obligation to uphold justice.

• The jurors only consider the evidence presented in court.

Summarize the main conflict introduced in Act 1.

• The protagonist is focused solely on achieving fame and fortune.

• The protagonist is trying to escape from a dangerous situation.

• The protagonist seeks revenge against a rival.

• The protagonist faces a conflict between personal desires and societal expectations.

How does the dialogue between Juror 8 and Juror 3 reveal underlying tensions?

• Juror 8 and Juror 3 discuss their favorite movies instead of the case.

• The dialogue reveals tensions between reason and emotion, highlighting personal biases and conflicts.

• The conversation focuses solely on the evidence presented in the case.

• The dialogue shows complete agreement between Juror 8 and Juror 3.

What evidence does Juror 8 present to challenge the prosecution's case?

• Juror 8 presents a confession from the defendant.

• Juror 8 challenges the prosecution's case by questioning eyewitness reliability and highlighting lack of physical evidence.

• Juror 8 claims the crime scene was staged by the police.

• Juror 8 argues that the jury should trust the prosecutor's evidence.

How do the jurors' biases affect their perceptions of the evidence?

• Jurors' biases distort their interpretation of evidence, affecting their judgment.

• Jurors' biases have no impact on their judgment.

• Jurors' biases enhance their understanding of evidence.

• Jurors' biases lead to a unanimous agreement on evidence.

What role does group dynamics play in the jurors' discussions?

• Group dynamics have no impact on jurors' discussions.

• Jurors rely solely on personal opinions without group influence.

• Group dynamics play a crucial role in shaping jurors' discussions and decision-making.

• Group dynamics only create conflict among jurors.