Twelve Angry Men:
Literary Elements
(See Write Source, p. 386)
1. What do we learn from the play’s exposition?
2. Who is the play’s protagonist? How do you know?
3. Who is the play’s main antagonist? How do you know?
4. What type of conflict is represented in the play? How do you know?
5. Describe two issues that arise in the play’s rising action.
6. Explain what you think is the climax of the play.
7. What is the resolution of the play?
8. List at least three descriptive words for the play’s mood.
(See Write Source p. 125)
9. Give one example of sarcasm in the play. You may directly or indirectly quote a passage. Include a page citation.
10. Give one example of irony in the play. Include a citation. You may directly or indirectly quote a passage. Include a page citation.
(See text of Twelve Angry Men)
11. What is the first major point regarding evidence that Juror #8 brings up about the case?
12. What is the second major point regarding evidence that Juror #8 brings up about the case?
13. Explain how Juror #3 feels about the defendant. Be clear and specific.
14. Why do you think Juror #3 feels the way he does about the defendant?
15. What verdict will the Foreman bring to the judge?