Why does 9 change his vote?
He sees that 8 stands alone, standing up for his convictions.
How many jurors must vote guilty for the accused to be convicted?
12
What does 3 do to 8 to cause the others to cry out, "Look out!"?
3 demonstrates how the knife was used to wound the father on 8. They were afraid he would stab 8.
Why does 8 vote NOT GUILTY?
He wants to deliberate the case and not send the defendant to his death without doing so first.
What is the most convincing evidence for 4?
The woman's testimony- that she had seen the boy stab his father in the chest.
Why is 5 convinced that the boy did not stab his father?
The knife was used in a downward motion. Yet the father was taller and the movement would be awkward.
How was the old man's testimony refuted?
The old man couldn't get to the door in 15 seconds and the el train was too loud for him to have heard the boy scream, "I'm gonna kill you."
What is the cause of 3's anger toward all young men?
His relationship with his son who ran away.
Who causes 3 to lose his temper and screams, "I'll kill him!"?
8
Why is 9's explanation for the old man lying on the stand?
He wanted attention, recognition.
What proposal does 8 make at the end of the Act I?
He offers to abstain.
Why does the Foreman ask the guard to bring in the switchbalde knife?
Juror 8 asks to see it.
What is the climax of Act 3?
The moment when 3 thumps his fist on the table and agrees with everyone.
What made all the jurors (except 3) understand that there was reasonable doubt?
The woman couldn't have worn her glasses while looking out the window and without them, she would have seen a blur.
What does the protagonist hope to achieve?
The truth and justice
Why does 3 look sheepish after he says the old man was confused?
Because he contradicted himself. At first he believed his testimony.
What does 4 tell 10 to do after 10 rants about those slum people?
He tells him to shut up or he'll split his skull.
Who is the protagonist's major antagonist?
3
What are possible themes of the play?
Injustice/ Racism / Social responsiblity/ Justice will prevail
What is 8's concern about the accused's lawyer?
He didn't ask many questions.