12 Angry Men Influence

Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose is a play about a jury consisting of twelve men trying to decide whether a boy accused of murder is guilty or innocent. Each juror has their own past experiences, each with their own influence. However, some jurors bring up their pasts during the case. That is because a man’s experiences have a profound effect on the way he thinks and acts. Beneficial or not, Jurors Three and Eleven’s pasts affect not only the way they act, but the way the rest of the jurors act throughout the deliberation process as well. Juror Three’s past negatively influences him to vote guilty despite all the evidence pointing to an acquittal. In Act One, Juror Three talks about his bitterness towards “tough kids”. He goes on and on