In the movie “12 Angry Men” all five methods of influence were used. The Methods of influence such as use of reason‚ assertiveness‚ coalition building‚ higher values‚ and bargaining were all used by the jurors; whether it was purposely or subconsciously. The influential methods used by juror number eight were the most effective for many reasons. Jurors number three‚ the messenger service owner‚ and number ten‚ the garage owner tried to use the assertiveness method of influence to get their points
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Olivia Albright Mrs. Thomson English 101 5- November- 2013 In the film 12 Angry Men‚ juror number eight‚ also known as Davis‚ showed exceptional moral behavior. Juror number eight may have been standing alone in his opinions‚ but he had no problem with that. He differs from the other jurors’ in many ways‚ from his physical appearance and background‚ to his views‚ to his actions and speech throughout the film. First of all‚ from the surface Davis was perceived to be an average looking guy; tall
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automatically think “oh hey they’re probably terrorists.” Another example is in the play 12 Angry Men when they all just assumed the boy was guilty‚ even though they didn’t have all the information right on the murder the boy supposedly committed. Showing just how easily people can be convinced of an opinion using the prejudice to make it seem a certain way the play Twelve Angry Men we saw how it was used by juror number Three was spitting out reasons
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Grace Chavez Response to Twelve Angry Men 11-4-2013 Twelve Angry Men Twelve angry men is a movie which takes place in a New York jury chamber on one of the hottest days in the year during the deliberation faze. Juror #8 (Henry Fonda) is the only juror out of the twelve who believes that the case they are deciding on should not be open and shut he wants to talk and point out facts of the case. The twelve men in the case must decide on this young boy’s fate‚ who is on trial for the murder of
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“12 Angry Men” In the Film “12 Angry Men” Aristotelian rhetoric was used by the jury members to make a case for the accused. The eighth juror was the one to shed light on this case. He did so by using two of the three rhetoric styles. Juror eight used Pathos to convince one other jury member by stating that just because he grew up in the slums doesn’t mean the accused did it. He gained the sympathy of the jury member who had come from the same background and made something of himself. The same
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Claim: The book and the movie‚ Twelve Angry Men‚ had the same themes. They both showed how important is is to be openminded and to find new perspectives. The main message was to follow your heart and be true to your own opinion. Establish Evidence: In the beginning‚ a few juror’s were silent and weren’t willing to share their opinions. They were following the men who seemed to have the most power even though they weren’t necessarily right. Evidence: Juror 11‚ for example‚ didn’t have much of a role
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Analysis of The film 12 Angry Men Jason Lovett MBA 611 Richard Devos School of Business Management Northwood University Executive Summary The Movie "Twelve Angry Men" is the ultimate example of a group of people forced to interact in order to reach a single‚ defined goal. The jury‚ which consists of 12 men‚ must deliberate until a unanimous decision is reached. In this specific example‚ which takes place in a New York courthouse‚ the decision holds the life of an 18 year old in the balance
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In 12 Angry Men juror number eight did many things could be considered heroic. The two main things that he did was standing up against the group and speaking out‚ also he was able to step back and not look and the fact that it was a black tennager who lived in the slums committing the crime. First off‚ juror number eight showed heroism by standing up against the group. The facts were laid out and by just glancing at them like the other jurors did a guilty verdict would have been decided. But
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Sidney Lumet‚ director of 12 Angry Men‚ did a phenomenal job expressing the depiction of an adaptation of the theatre production. A 12- man jury are sent into a room to discuss the topics laid out in court‚ referring to a young‚ Puerto Rican‚ man supposedly killing his father. The defendant’s alibi is weak‚ and the murder weapon was found at the scene. Several witnesses have seen the defendant fleeing the scene. On this excruciating hot day‚ the men begin laying down the law‚ and looking at the evidence
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Twelve Angry Men Reginald Rose’s film‚ Twelve Angry Men‚ revolves around the decision of twelve white male jurors to confine a young Hispanic man behind a prison cell. Initially juror eight stood alone as he put forward a notion that human memory is fallible‚ and could not be relied on as evidence. Through the jurors‚ Rose captures the essence of what`s wrong in the american justice system. Rose pursues the concept of prejudice‚ status‚ racial discrimination‚ arrogance‚ justice and the need for
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