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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
I wonder how I'm supposed to feel after reading this. According to the back cover of my edition, and if I were American, apparently this text is meant to make me feel "patriotic". I only assume that word is now being used as a synonym for "uneasy". Because that's exactly how I feel.
Yes, the events of this novel and the presence of the 8th juror was fortunate. However, all I could think of after reading was this could have easily gone the other way: a room of jurors, say, believing the accused to be not guilty, could have potentially all chose to convict because of one good orator.
Am I supposed to feel satisfied with the events of this novel? Protected? This play honestly disturbed me. And I think it was supposed to.
I definitely recommend this and would love to see it performed live one day.
Yes, the events of this novel and the presence of the 8th juror was fortunate. However, all I could think of after reading was this could have easily gone the other way: a room of jurors, say, believing the accused to be not guilty, could have potentially all chose to convict because of one good orator.
Am I supposed to feel satisfied with the events of this novel? Protected? This play honestly disturbed me. And I think it was supposed to.
I definitely recommend this and would love to see it performed live one day.
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Re-read this play with fiancé, having fondly remembered it from high school. Doesn't have the same exciting energy as an adult, but also a fast read
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sometimes the classics are a classic for a reason.
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
emotional
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book/play is all about critical thinking and looking at things objectively. It’s one of those stories, I feel, that will be relevant so long as humanity exists. We are all emotional creatures, and feel impassioned by our experiences and things that have shaped us into who we are, but sometimes, matters require us see past the emotion and the bias and to incorporate our logistical nature. Having someone say that this is “fact” should not be where the discussion ends, we must learn to operate in three-dimensions and that will lead us closer to the truth. I will think of this play always and will see it everywhere. Bravo!
Muy interesante. Se ve claro la estupidez humana y cómo mucha gente solo se deja llevar, incluso aunque la vida de otra persona esté en juego.
Estrellas al jurado 8, que aunque no podía saber si el chico era culpable o no, se tomó tiempo para considerar las pruebas y las encontró dudosas, cosa que nadie había hecho, ni siquiera el abogado defensor.
Me parece que este libro es un muestrario de las actitudes del Hombre; indiferente, egoísta e idiota pero también considerado y pensativo. Contradicciones que en esta narración encajan perfectamente.
En sí, la historia fue atrapante y la pluma del autor aun más.
Estrellas al jurado 8, que aunque no podía saber si el chico era culpable o no, se tomó tiempo para considerar las pruebas y las encontró dudosas, cosa que nadie había hecho, ni siquiera el abogado defensor.
Me parece que este libro es un muestrario de las actitudes del Hombre; indiferente, egoísta e idiota pero también considerado y pensativo. Contradicciones que en esta narración encajan perfectamente.
En sí, la historia fue atrapante y la pluma del autor aun más.
An amazing movie and an amazing play. Really gets you thinking. Everyone should read and/or see this!