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Small Group Analysis 12 Angry Men

The 12 jurors in the play "Twelve Angry Men" experience the typical group dynamics phases as their deliberations progress. In the introductory phase, the jurors are awkward and getting to know each other. In the conflict phase, their personalities, beliefs, and values emerge as they argue over the case. Finally, in the accommodation phase, one juror is able to get the others to reconsider the evidence and work together to reach consensus. Some jurors take on negative roles like nitpicker or dominator that hinder progress, while others like the listener or leader help move the group in a constructive direction through discussion and cooperation. The different backgrounds and perceptions of the jurors initially polarized them but they were eventually able to overcome these

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Small Group Analysis 12 Angry Men

The 12 jurors in the play "Twelve Angry Men" experience the typical group dynamics phases as their deliberations progress. In the introductory phase, the jurors are awkward and getting to know each other. In the conflict phase, their personalities, beliefs, and values emerge as they argue over the case. Finally, in the accommodation phase, one juror is able to get the others to reconsider the evidence and work together to reach consensus. Some jurors take on negative roles like nitpicker or dominator that hinder progress, while others like the listener or leader help move the group in a constructive direction through discussion and cooperation. The different backgrounds and perceptions of the jurors initially polarized them but they were eventually able to overcome these

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Twelve Angry Men

Small Group Dynamics

The Jurors

Character Traits
Juror #1

Foreman

A high-school assistant head coach, doggedly concerned to keep the proceedings formal and maintain authority; easily frustrated
and sensitive when someone objects to his control; inadequate for the job as foreman, not a natural leader and over-shadowed
by Juror # 8's natural leadership.

Juror #12

Juror #2

Ad Man

Meek Man

Well-dressed, smooth-talking business ad man with


thick black glasses; doodles cereal box slogan and
packaging ideas for "Rice Pops"; superficial,
easily-swayed, and easy-going; vacillating, lacks deep
convictions or belief system; uses advertising talk at
one point: "run this idea up the flagpole and see if
anybody salutes it"

Juror #11

Immigrant
A watchmaker, speaks with a heavy accent,
of German-European descent, a recent refugee
and immigrant; expresses reverence and respect
for American democracy, its system of justice,
and the infallibility of the Law.

Juror #10

Bitter Man
A garage owner, who simmers with anger,
bitterness, racist bigotry; nasty, repellent, intolerant,
reactionary and accusative; segregates the world into
'us' and 'them'; needs the support of others to reinforce
his manic rants.

Juror #9

Old Man
Eldest man in group, white-haired, thin,
soft-spoken, resigned to death but has a
perceptive, fair-minded; named McCardle

Juror #8

Architect
An architect, instigates a thoughtful reconsideration
of the case against the accused; symbolically clad in
white; a liberal-minded, patient truth-and-justice
seeker who uses soft-spoken, calm logical reasoning;
balanced, decent, courageous, well-spoken and
concerned; considered a do-gooder (who is just

A wimpy, balding bank clerk/teller, easily persuaded,


meek, hesitant, goes along with the majority,
eagerly offers cough drops to other men
during tense times of argument; better
memory than # 4 about film title

Juror #3

Angry Father

Runs a messenger service (the "Beck and Call" Company),


a bullying, rude and husky man, extremely opinionated
and biased, completely intolerant, forceful and loud-mouthed
temperamental and vengeful; estrangement from his own
teenaged son causes him to be hateful and hostile
toward all young people (and the defendant); arrogant,
quick-angered, quick-to-convict, and defiant until the end.

Juror #4

Man of Sophistication

Well-educated, smug and conceited, well-dressed stockbroker,


presumably wealthy; studious, methodical, possesses an incredible
recall and grasp of the facts of the case; common-sensical,
dispassionate, cool-headed and rational, yet stuffy and prim; often
displays a stern glare; treats the case like a puzzle to be deductively
solved rather than as a case that may send the defendant to death; claims that
he never sweats.

Juror #5

Slum Man

Naive, insecure, frightened, reserved; grew up in a poor Jewish urban


neighborhood and the case resurrected in his mind that slum-dwelling and
upbringing; a guilty vote would distance him from his past; nicknamed
"Baltimore" by Juror # 7 because of his support of the Orioles.

Juror #6

Honest, but Slow Guy


A typical "working man," dull-witted, experiences difficulty in making
up his own mind, a follower; probably a manual laborer or painter;
respectful of older juror and willing to back up his words with fists

wasting others' time) by some of the prejudiced


Juror #7
jurors; named Davis.
Salesman
Clownish, impatient salesman, flashy dresser, gum-chewing, obsessed baseball fan who wants to
leave as soon as possible to attend evening game; throws wadded up paper balls at the fan; uses baseball
metaphors and references throughout all his statements (he tells the foreman to "stay in there and pitch");

lacks complete human concern for the defendant and for the immigrant juror; extroverted; keeps up
amusing banter and even impersonates James Cagney at one point; votes with the majority.

Paper Guidelines!!!!!!!!
Must be at least one page typed, double spaced, twelve point font.
Examine Twelve Angry Men jurors and analyze the following:
1. In general all groups experience three phase:
i. introductory phase - awkward getting to know you
ii. conflict/confrontation phase personalities, beliefs values emerge
iii. accommodation/cooperation/cohesion phase lets work it out
together
Explore, briefly how the plot of this play (each Act) corresponds to this formula.
2. How do they go about solving the problem?
3. What role does each character play in the group?
Identify the negative roles of some jurors: nitpicker, eager beaver, fence sitter,
wisecracker, superior being, dominator, clown, whiner.
Identify the positive roles of some jurors: impartial listener, clarifier, leader,
includer, moderator
4. How do their perceptions and values impacted their behavior and impact the
group?
5. How might a consensus have been reached in an easier fashion?
Somewhere in your analysis make sure to tie in at least five of the following terms:
discussion, cooperation, competition, cohesion, bombard, polarize, apathetic, status quo,
monopolize, constructive conflict, disruptive conflict, avoidance, groupthink and
accommodation AND how they did or did not impact the small group dynamics of
Twelve Angry Men.

Reference Sheet For Terms

Negative Roles
Nitpicker want everything spelled out and will squabble until they get what they want.
Eager beaver- want to offer a solution whether they have given it any thought or not.
Fence sitter dont dare take a position until they are sure what the key people will say.
Wisecracker group clown, people who seek attention in any way possible.
Superior being look down their noses at the whole business.
Dominator dont know when to quit talking
Clown always joking around never on task
Whiner complains about everything preventing others from being on task.
Positive Roles
Listener allow others to speak

Clarifier helps to make connections and round out ideas


Leader guides the group in the positive way
Includer makes sure everyone has a voice
Moderator regulates so that the group runs smoothly

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