12 Angry Men - Case Study Clip

Luke Youngvorst

27 Oct 201504:42

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Q & A

What is the main point of contention among the jurors regarding the boy's actions?
-The jurors are debating whether the boy went back for the knife after committing the stabbing, and whether he heard the scream from a witness which would indicate someone saw the crime.
Why does the speaker believe the boy might not have heard the scream?
-The speaker suggests the boy might not have heard the scream due to his state of panic, or because screams were common in his neighborhood and he may not have connected it with his own acts.
What is the significance of the woman's testimony across the street?
-The woman's testimony is significant because she claims to have seen the killing and screamed immediately after, which implies that the boy should have known someone witnessed the crime.
What is the role of the old man's testimony in the debate?
-The old man's testimony is crucial as he claims to have seen the boy running out of the house, but there is doubt about the accuracy of his statement due to potential witness mistakes and the time it took him to reach the door.
Why does the speaker质疑 the old man's ability to reach the door in the stated time?
-The speaker质疑s the old man's claim of reaching the door in 15-20 seconds because he drags one foot due to a stroke, raising questions about the reliability of his testimony.
What is the current vote count in favor of the boy's guilt?
-The vote count is 8 in favor of guilty and 4 in favor of not guilty, indicating a majority believes the boy is guilty.
What does the speaker mean when they say 'reasonable doubt'?
-The speaker is referring to a legal term where there is enough uncertainty or doubt about the defendant's guilt that a reasonable person would not be convinced of the guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Why does the speaker accuse others of 'twisting the facts'?
-The speaker accuses others of twisting the facts because they believe the focus is on minor details and not the bigger picture, leading to a distorted understanding of the case.
What is the significance of the knife in the case?
-The knife is significant because it is the murder weapon, and the boy's guilt is linked to his possession of it. The speaker points out that the knife in question might not be the actual murder weapon.
What does the speaker want to see to better understand the case?
-The speaker wants to see a diagram of the apartment to better understand the layout and the feasibility of the old man's testimony regarding his ability to reach the door quickly.
Why does the speaker express frustration with the discussion?
-The speaker is frustrated because they feel the discussion is not progressing and is focused on minor details, wasting time without moving towards a resolution.