Tonight's Big Question

Why do you think the Reginald Rose, the author, did not give the jurors names, but rather refers to them by juror number?

Themes and Motifs

Twelve Angry Men ~ Themes & Motifs

Themes

* Justice
* Duty
* One against the many
* Poverty
* Compassion
* Resolution

Motifs- a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., especially in a literary, artistic, or musical work.

* Coping with bigots
* Seeking consensus
* The triumph of reason over bias

Vocabulary

abstain
ad-lib
antagonize
bigot
coroner
deliberate
grand jury
homicide
hung jury
perjury
rapport
reasonable doubt
sadist
sheepishly
superficial
verdict

Due process

The defendant is entitled to the seven elements of ‘due process of (U.S.) law.’
• He must be presumed innocent.
• He must have the right to confront his accuser.
• The prosecution must present proof “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
• He has the right to an attorney.
• His conviction must be unanimous.
• His jury must be composed of his peers.
• He cannot be compelled to testify against himself.