Twelve Angry Men Worksheet
What is the chance that a defendant who is different in our society has of getting an unbiased decision? (If the jury
members are all working class and middle class white males.)
racially socially ethnically religiously politically economically
What part does the following play in the jury’s verdict?
Culture *hidden agenda *they *who
Prejudice *attitudes *those *what
Name calling *failings *them *when
Humor *passions *you people *where
How is concept of time kept?
How important is the heat in the room?
Which jury member will be the most difficult to convince to change their mind?
Who is the conscious of the group?
Who is the constitutional expert?
Who was the standard setter (enforcer of conduct)?
What influencing techniques and roles do you see the following people use?
Architect: _______________________Wimpy Banker_________________________
Salesman: _______________________Ex-Slum Tenant________________________
Stockbroker: _____________________Working Man__________________________
Angry father: ____________________ Salesman______________________________
Jury foreman: ____________________Prejudiced Man_________________________
Old Man: _______________________European Watch Maker___________________
Predict in order who will be the first 3 jurors to change their minds and who will be the last 3 to change their mind.
What observations lead you to belief this?