What did Juror 8 prove about the knife?
One of the biggest pieces of evidence against the defendant is the uniqueness of the knife he apparently used to kill his father. But Juror #8 blows this theory out of the water by reaching into his pocket and pulling out the exact same knife, which he bought for six bucks at a nearby store.
How does Juror Number 8 get the others to realize that the defendant might not have killed his father although he said I’m gonna kill you?
How does Juror #8 get the others to realize that the defendant might not have killed his father although he said “I’m gonna kill you”? He asks them to consider how many times they have said similar words with no intention to kill.
Why do the other juror’s turn their back on Juror 10?
Why do the other jurors turn their backs on 10’s statements about his true feelings? Because he was continuously ranting about how terrible certain groups are and saying terrible assuming things about people in the slums, and everyone was getting sick of his bigotry–it’s offensive and was uncalled for.
What causes Juror 3’s main source of emotional stress in his life?
Juror 3 has a son that he hasn’t spoken to in 3 years, so he is anxious to blame ‘rotten kids’ for all the problems that exist in the world. He was ashamed when his son was 8 and walked away from a fight, so he rode him hard to ‘make a man out of him.
How does Juror Number Three justify his assertion that the defendant must have meant it when he said I’m going to kill you?
ow does Juror Three justify his assertion that the defendant must have meant it when he said “I’m going to kill you”? He states the defendant meant it because he then proceeded to kill.
Why did Juror 4 change his vote?
He even says, after one of Juror #10’s racist rants, “Now, sit down and don’t open your mouth again.” And when push comes to shove, he changes his mind about his verdict because he realizes he missed the fact that one of the witnesses was not wearing her glasses when she apparently saw the murder.
What does Juror 4 do for a living?
In the film versions, Juror Four is a stockbroker. In the 1997 film version, Juror Four convinces Juror Three to change his vote and let the boy live.
Is it ever proven that the boy did not yell I’m going to kill you?
It is ever proven that the boy did not yell, “I’m going to kill you!”? No, it is not proven, it is speculated that the old man couldn’t have heard him, but it is not to say that the kid did not say it even so.
What was the woman’s testimony in 12 Angry Men?
A neighbor of the accused kid, this woman testifies in court that she saw the murder occur through the windows of the passing train. Her testimony is brought up as suspect by some jurors late in the play because she wears glasses and might have been confused about what and whom she saw.
What does Juror #9 say makes him believe that maybe the old man just wanted a little bit of attention and respect?
He just wanted to get the whole thing over with. What does Juror #9 say makes him believe that maybe the old man just wanted a little bit of attention and respect? Because Juror #9 is old too and knows how the old man feels. Because he could tell the old man was lying because he didn’t like the defendant.
Why is Juror #4 so convinced that the woman’s testimony is so persuasive?
Juror number nine changed his vote because he wanted to hear more from juror number eight. Why is FOUR convinced the woman’s testimony is so persuasive? The woman remembers insignificant details. Juror number four already believes the defendant is guilty.
On what simple fact does the entire case ultimately hang?
On what simple fact does the entire case ultimately hang? THE GLASSES.