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The judge instructs the jury to acquit the defendant if there is reasonable doubt, but to find him guilty if they believe otherwise. The jurors face discomfort due to a hot and stuffy room, which may lead to impatience and hasty judgments. Juror #8 votes not guilty, citing insufficient evidence and the need for thorough discussion, which frustrates the other jurors who pressure him to change his vote.

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The judge instructs the jury to acquit the defendant if there is reasonable doubt, but to find him guilty if they believe otherwise. The jurors face discomfort due to a hot and stuffy room, which may lead to impatience and hasty judgments. Juror #8 votes not guilty, citing insufficient evidence and the need for thorough discussion, which frustrates the other jurors who pressure him to change his vote.

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l. What are the JUDGE'S instructions to the jury?

The Judge instructs the jury that this is a first-degree murder case. If there is any reasonable doubt then
they should acquit the defendant. But, if they believe there is no reasonable doubt, then they should
find him guilty.

2. How might the room itself, the weather, and the time affect the jurors?

The room is described as hot and stuffy, which creates a physically uncomfortable environment, likely
making the jurors irritable and impatient. The oppressive heat mirrors the tension and pressure of their
task. The weather, presumably hot and humid, would exacerbate the discomfort. The time, being late in
the day after a long trial, likely contributes to fatigue and a desire to quickly finish and go home. All
these factors could make them more prone to snap judgments and less patient with careful deliberation.

3. ___Juror #7___is in a particular hurry to reach a verdict because ___has tickets to a baseball
game___.

4. What information is revealed about the crime to the reader before the first vote is taken?

5. The first vote is ___11____to___1_____.

6. What is EIGHT'S reason for voting not guilty?

Juror #8 states that he simply isn't convinced of the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. He
feels that the evidence is circumstantial and that they owe it to the defendant to discuss the case
thoroughly before sending him to his death. He emphasizes that it's possible the defendant is guilty, but
they need to be sure.

7. What are the other jurors' reactions to EIGHT'S vote?

The other jurors are largely angry and frustrated. They see his vote as a waste of time and an
obstruction of justice. Some are openly hostile, accusing him of grandstanding or trying to be a hero.
They pressure him to explain his reasoning and change his vote.

8. During a discussion of the evidence, how do these jurors interpret the information? FOREMAN TWO
THREE FOUR TEN SIX 5

9. What comments do these jurors make about the defendant? SEVEN THREE FOUR

10. Why does FIVE react the way he does?

Juror #5 reacts strongly to the discussion about the knife because he grew up in a similar slum as the
defendant and is familiar with knife fighting. He knows that the way the defendant supposedly used the
knife is not typical of someone with experience using switchblades, leading him to doubt the testimony.
He is also sensitive to the prejudices expressed by some of the other jurors.

11. Why is the switch-knife an important piece of evidence?

The switch-knife is crucial because it is the alleged murder weapon. The prosecution argued that it was a
unique knife, and the defendant's possession of it linked him directly to the crime. However, the
uniqueness of the knife is challenged when Juror #8 produces an identical knife.
12. What is the dramatic climax of ACT I?

The dramatic climax of Act I is when Juror #8 dramatically produces an identical switchblade knife that
he bought in a pawn shop near the defendant's house. This immediately casts doubt on the
prosecution's claim that the knife was unique and that the defendant was the only one who could have
possessed it.

13. What does this episode reveal about EIGHT?

This episode reveals that Juror #8 is resourceful, determined, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure
that justice is served. He is not afraid to challenge the opinions of others and is willing to put in the
effort to investigate the evidence himself.

14. What proposition does EIGHT make to his fellow jurors?

Juror #8 proposes that they take a secret ballot. If all the other jurors vote guilty, he will change his vote
to guilty as well. However, if even one juror votes not guilty, they will continue to discuss the case. This
puts the onus on the other jurors to be certain of their decision.

15. If you were one of the jurors, how would you vote the second time? Why?

This is a subjective question, but considering the information provided so far, I would likely vote "not
guilty" the second time. Juror #8's actions have introduced reasonable doubt by showing that the knife
was not unique. The evidence seems circumstantial, and there is no concrete proof that the defendant
committed the crime. Given the gravity of the situation, I would err on the side of caution.

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