Lesson 6-Twelve Angry Men(Part Two) Text Analysis No. 3: Assumed! Brother, I've seen all kinds of In Para. 43 dishonesty in my day, but this little display takes (Also refer the cake. What's the matter with you guys? You to Para. 47) all know he's guilty. He's got to burn and you let him slip through our fingers Question: What did No. 3 assume himself to be? Do you think a conscientious juror should talk like that? No, 3 was not the executioner but he talked as if so. He was not supposed to base his judgment simply on what he thought to be. Facts and reason matter most. a conscientious juror should try to be impartial rather than biased W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E No. 3: Assumed! Brother, I’ve seen all kinds of dishonesty in my day, but this little display takes the cake. What’s the matter with you guys? You all know he’s guilty. He’s got to burn and you let him slip through our fingers! In Para. 43 (Also refer to Para. 47) Question: What did No. 3 assume himself to be? Do you think a conscientious juror should talk like that? No. 3 was not the executioner, but he talked as if so. He was not supposed to base his judgment simply on what he thought to be. Facts and reason matter most. A conscientious juror should try to be impartial rather than biased. To be continued on the next page. Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part Two) II. Text Analysis
Lesson 6-Twelve Angry Men(Part Two) II. Text Analysis No, 3: Phew, I'll kill him! I'll kill him! In Para No. 8: You don't really mean you'd kill me, do 49,50 you? Question: Why did No 8 deliberately make No 3 mad? How do you feel about the language power? no, 3 couldn 't mean it when he said that i'll kill you! " likewise, it is possible that the accused boy also didn't mean it when he said the same thing It is a clever way to retort. No. 8 just used the same logic of reasoning to fight against No. 3s logic -if the boy said it, he meant it. W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E No. 3: Phew, I’ll kill him! I’ll kill him! No. 8: You don’t really mean you’d kill me, do you? Question: Why did No. 8 deliberately make No. 3 mad? How do you feel about the language power? No. 3 couldn’t mean it when he said that “I’ll kill you!”, likewise, it is possible that the accused boy also didn’t mean it when he said the same thing. It is a clever way to retort. No. 8 just used the same logic of reasoning to fight against No. 3’s logic –if the boy said it, he meant it. In Para. 49, 50 Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part Two) II. Text Analysis To be continued on the next page
Lesson 6-Twelve Angry Men(Part Two) II. Text Analysis In Para. 55 facts. You can think any way you like nd tired of No. 10: Don't give me that! I'm sick Question: In what way was No. 10s view of facts different from that of No. 9? Compare and contrast these two jurors No. 9: a gentle old man, took his duty as a juror seriously. Decent, upright.The facts of the case are supposed to determine the case. No. 10: prejudiced against poor people and people with little schooling. I'm sick and tired of facts W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E No. 10: Don’t give me that! I’m sick and tired of facts. You can think any way you like. Question: In what way was No. 10’s view of facts different from that of No. 9? Compare and contrast these two jurors. In Para. 55 No. 9: a gentle old man, took his duty as a juror seriously. Decent , upright. “The facts of the case are supposed to determine the case.” No. 10: prejudiced against poor people and people with little schooling. “I’m sick and tired of facts.” Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part Two) II. Text Analysis To be continued on the next page
Lesson 6-Twelve Angry Men(Part Two) II. Text Analysis No.7:... How do you like this guy? He comes In Para. 62 here running for his life. And now, before he can take a deep breath, he's telling us how to run the show. The arrogance of this guy Question: How do you think of No. 7 No. 7 himself was arrogant. He despised No 11s identity as an immigrant, and was impatient with any reasoning and talking which could prolong this discussion, thus ruin his chance of going to the theatre W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E No. 7: … How do you like this guy? He comes here running for his life. And now, before he can take a deep breath, he’s telling us how to run the show. The arrogance of this guy. In Para. 62 Question: How do you think of No.7? No. 7 himself was arrogant. He despised No. 11’s identity as an immigrant, and was impatient with any reasoning and talking which could prolong this discussion, thus ruin his chance of going to the theatre. To be continued on the next page. Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part Two) II. Text Analysis
Lesson 6-Twelve Angry Men(Part Two) II. Text Analysis No 9: I think the point is made In Para No 10: Big point 86,87 Question: What point was made? What did No 10 mean by saying big point"? Did he mean it or not? (Refer to Para. 113 for clearer understanding.) No. 9 thinks that the demonstration has proved No. 8s point that the boy couldn't have remembered the details when questioned by the detectives, under great emotional stress No. 10 was talking ironically. He didnt mean it at all W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E No. 9: I think the point is made. No. 10: Big point! In Para. 86, 87 Question: What point was made? What did No. 10 mean by saying “big point”? Did he mean it or not? (Refer to Para. 113 for clearer understanding.) No. 9 thinks that the demonstration has proved No. 8’s point that the boy couldn’t have remembered the details when questioned by the detectives, under great emotional stress. No. 10 was talking ironically. He didn’t mean it at all. To be continued on the next page. Lesson 6 – Twelve Angry Men (Part Two) II. Text Analysis