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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
I have to teach this so my perception is warped. It is a good text. Justice is so complicated. The pursuit of it is so necessary.
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“One man is dead. The life of another is at stake. I urge you to deliberate honestly and thoughtfully. If there is a reasonable doubt - then you must bring me a verdict of “not guilty.” If, however, there is no reasonable doubt - then you must, in good conscience, find the accused guilty. However you decide, your verdict must be unanimous.”
This story, written as a play, focuses on twelve jurors who need to determine if a young murder suspect is guilty of murdering his father. The facts and evidence make it seem so, but juror #10 has reasonable doubts. Step by step, the men go through the pieces of evidence and the witnesses’ statements as they argue and give voice to their opinions while trying to work out what the verdict should be. And even though we never learn if the suspect actually did it, this play teaches us some valuable lessons about leadership, doing, believing in and standing up for what is right and that determination that can lead to a collective change of mind.
I saw the 1950s movie (starring Henry Fonda) a few years ago and it made a lasting impression on me. It’s a must-see and -read especially for those interested in law or with a legal background.
This story, written as a play, focuses on twelve jurors who need to determine if a young murder suspect is guilty of murdering his father. The facts and evidence make it seem so, but juror #10 has reasonable doubts. Step by step, the men go through the pieces of evidence and the witnesses’ statements as they argue and give voice to their opinions while trying to work out what the verdict should be. And even though we never learn if the suspect actually did it, this play teaches us some valuable lessons about leadership, doing, believing in and standing up for what is right and that determination that can lead to a collective change of mind.
I saw the 1950s movie (starring Henry Fonda) a few years ago and it made a lasting impression on me. It’s a must-see and -read especially for those interested in law or with a legal background.
hopeful
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An intriguing story, the play has an interesting premise of 12 jurors deliberating over taking a young boy's life. The group of men being a microcosm of society, the way each member sees this case is what makes it such a classic tale.
The characters, named without names, only a number, each have their own ways about them, each being a different type of member of today's world. It's easy to come to like the nonconformist as soon as the play starts, and to hate the bigots.
It was a quick, enjoyable read, maybe one I'll quickly read through again in a few years.
The characters, named without names, only a number, each have their own ways about them, each being a different type of member of today's world. It's easy to come to like the nonconformist as soon as the play starts, and to hate the bigots.
It was a quick, enjoyable read, maybe one I'll quickly read through again in a few years.
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes