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    among ‘em all my life. You can’t believe a word they say. I mean‚ they’re born liars.” When he says this he means/believes that people are born in slums are born to live lives of crime and disseat‚ even thou juror 5 was born and lived in a slum all his life he is a perfectly respectably man. This proves that juror 10 was wrong and people born in slums aren’t born to lie and commit crime. There for prejudice did obscure the truth for juror 10. Juror 3 is the last to change his note because of his

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    In the campaign speech for Charles Foster; the speaker presents strong‚ sound‚ effective arguments and counterarguments‚ with the use of rhetoric devices and fallacy‚ to help get his point across more effectively. The speaker stated his arguments clearly and backed them up with strong‚ sound evidence. In the speakers counterarguments’‚ the speaker addressed‚ what he believed the audience might say or question‚ in a productive manner. The speaker was biased through out his speech. Examples of

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    group has a different problem to solve and different personalities to work with which is why each group can use assets and liabilities positively and negatively. Throughout the film‚ Juror Ten is violently prejudiced against anyone who comes from a slum. "You can’t believe a word they say‚" he declares - take note

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    In spite of growing up in the slums‚ Yachiru is much like a normal child. She is energetic‚ cheerful and friendly. More often than not‚ Yachiru is willing to talk to anyone especially if they seem fun or peak her interest. She also enjoys playing pranks on people‚ but these tend to be generally harmless. For the most part. Though‚ she is the Vice Captain of the 11th division‚ she still enjoys playing with toys‚ eating sweets‚ and having fun. Though‚ her definition of fun is different than most. She

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    kids! You work your heart out [but it’s no use] (21).”According to this quote from the text‚ this juror condemns all teenagers and feels resentment towards them. He especially feels strongly about the boy being tried‚ because the boy grew up in the slums‚ and this juror is also biased against these people who grew up there. It is because of these feelings that he is strongly cemented in his vote of guilty.  Juror #10‚ a garage owner‚ segregates

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    stereotype is used as evidence to support an argument. The character who committed this fallacy in Twelve Angry Men was the Stockbroker. The Stockbroker said‚ “He is from a slum. Slums are breeding grounds for criminals.” The Stockbroker committed a fallacy when he brought up the fact that the accused man is from the slums because his argument was that this would give him a predisposition to crime and therefore make it more likely that he was the murderer. He could just as easily be an innocent

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    herself to work in the slums of Calcutta‚ helping the poorest of the poor. Teresa had no funds‚ but still worked hard to provide help for the people who lived in the slums. She also started a school for the children in the slums. She was soon joined by volunteers who made it possible for her to continue her work for the poor. Overtime‚ Sister Teresa had become Mother Teresa‚ because of her caring nature‚ and her compassion for the poor. Mother Teresa’s first year in the slums was filled with difficulties

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    son. Some Jururs already have preconcieved notions about the young boy based on his race and the fact he lived in the slums in a broken and dysfunctional home. Juror number ten demonstrates racism by making judgements about this boy based on his race and socio-economic status. At the same jury meeting it is believed that the young boy is a criminal‚ because he lives in slums which is a breeding ground for criminals. Juror number ten supports this view by saying‚ “You’re not gonna tell me that

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    but my friends are making fun of me. Rock is telling me Kuta‚ a stupid kid in the slums‚ pushed me because I accidently stepped on his foot. I hate Kuta he thinks he’s so cool and strong. I’m going to go and punch him. Just as I was about to go MO stopped me. He gave me the evil look and took me and Rock home. Did I forget to mention that we don’t actually have a “home?” We just live on top of some broken slums. Our family abandoned us because they didn’t have enough money to support us. MO

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    him to speak‚ and all of them despise him for his stubbornness. Then‚ suddenly‚ his face contorts as if he is about to cry‚ and he slams his fist down on the table” … (thundering) All right” (30). Juror Number 4 and 10 each has prejudices about slum dwellers.

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