12 Angry Men

1. Imagine you’re one of the jurors: you’re faced with a grave decision, and you’ve just been locked in a small room that’s oppressively hot, humid, and uncomfortable. You don’t know how long this process is going to take, and you’re surrounded by strangers. How do you feel? Elaborate in a descriptive paragraph, focusing on your five senses as well as your mental state.

2. How would you feel if you had been one of the jurors on that trial? Imagine that you were, and you have just learned that you helped a criminal guilty of homicide get off unpunished. Write an e-mail to a friend describing how you feel. Would you take back your vote, if you could, or do you still stand by your decision? Give your reasons why.