12 Angry Men Discussion Questions - Crane High School



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12 Angry Men Discussion Formative Assessment

Course Targets: I will read to understand and analyze a variety of short stories, nonfiction, novels, technical selections and classical works of literary merit.

CHARACTER

1. Which characters base their decisions on prejudice? How?

2. Describe the communication style of each juror, who comes closest to your own style of communication?

3. Which juror’s tone was sarcastic and how did that affect the mood of the play?

4. Which juror do you think was most concerned about the outcome of the trial? Why?

5. Which juror do you think was least concerned about the outcome of the trial?

PLOT

1. Should this trial have been a hung jury? Why/why not?

2. Do you think the defendant was guilty or not guilty? Why/why not?

3. What are the most persuasive pieces of evidence in favor of the defense or the prosecution?

4. What piece of evidence do you think was the most convincing as proof of a reasonable doubt?

THEME

1. What do you think is the biggest overall message in this film?

VISUAL REPRESENTATION

Using the space below, draw the moment in the play where you as the reader became convinced of the defendant’s status as either guilty or not guilty.

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