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This 7 page paper takes a look at each of the jurors in Twelve Angry Men. Underlying themes are discussed. No additional sources cited.
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should operate. Yet, it also uncovers the problems with the jury system. The fact, had the juror played by Henry Fonda not gone against the grain, an innocent boy might
have been executed. Unlike true life, there is at least presently no system that would sentence a young boy to death without at least a subsequent sentencing hearing. Yet, despite
its flaws, Twelve Angry Men is an exercise in jurisprudence. Yes, this is what is supposed to happen in the jury room. However, it brings forth the chilling point that
something else might have happened. The film opens with the men having been given the case by the judge. They are to either convict or acquit a young boy
who is only seen for a moment. From the grumbling that appears as the film opens, it appears that most believe that the defendant is guilty. Some appear to go
grudgingly along with others as not to appear different. In fact, there is a psychology that says that people will generally try to be agreeable. But one man, Mr. Davis
whose name is only learned at the end, dissents from the opinion rendered. After an initial vote is taken to see where everyone stands on this case, it appears that
only Davis would vote "not guilty." Why? He is not sure that the boy is guilty and opens up a variety of doors. Might the lawyer have been negligent? How
could the eye witness have seen everything from the train on that night? And how does one know that the knife really belonged to the boy when there are dozens
like them sold in that neighborhood? Davis is logical but does not get much support at first. However, his first comrade is Mr. McCardle, played by Joseph Sweeney. Incidentally, those
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