Thursday, January 14, 2010

12 angry Men worksheet -- Due Monday

Twelve Angry Men Worksheet

What is the chance that a defendant who is … different in our society have of getting an unbiased decision? (If the jury members are working 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)?

How was non-verbal communication used to silence the bigoted man?

Who showed excellent observation skills of human nature?

What stereotypes baggage or beliefs do 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__________________

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