12 Angry Men Viewing Guide Name_____________________________ Directions: Read the questions below before viewing the film, and refresh your awareness again if viewed on 2 separate days. Respond to the questions below in the space provided or on a separate paper. Be thoughtful in your responses and give examples. 1. What are 3 initial impressions you have of the jurors before they sit down at the table? 2. Do you think 12 jurors is a good number? Why? Give an example from the film to support your answer. 3. What are 10 characteristics of jurors that you believe are important? Select 2 and give examples from the film to support your answer. 4. What do you think the makers of the film (and originally the writer of the play) wanted to portray? What was their main point in making the film? 5. the jurors in the order you would select them to be on a jury if you were the defense attorney? You can just list numbers since that is what they are known by. Explain why you ranked your top and bottom juror where you did. 1. 7. 2. 8. 3. 9. 4 10. 5. 11. 6. 12. 6. What are two things that you better understand about a jury now after watching the film? How is the jury system organized to ensure justice? Thesis-­‐-­‐ Example/evidence 1 Example/evidence 2 Example/evidence 3 1 2 12 3 11 4 10 5 9 6 8 7