12 Angry Men Juror #8 (Henry Fonda)

What does Juror 8 say?

Juror #8: Nobody has to prove otherwise. The burden of proof is on the prosecution. The defendant doesn’t even have to open his mouth.

What job did Juror 8 have?

Role. Juror 8 is a architect who is kind and compassionate. He was called in for jury duty to discuss the case of a teenager boy who was allegedly believed to have stabbed his father to death.

What is Juror 8 reasoning for voting differently than his peers?

It is through his persuasive abilities that one by one, the other jurors change their initial vote from guilty to not guilty. In the first vote, Juror 8 is the only one to vote not guilty. He does this not because he really feels that the defendant is necessarily innocent, but for another reason altogether.

What does Juror #8 propose in regard to a second ballot will he participate?

Finally, Juror 8 proposes that they take a second vote using a secret ballot: If everyone votes “guilty,” he will join them in order to convict.

What did Juror #8 prove about the knife?

One of the biggest pieces of evidence against the defendant is the uniqueness of the knife he apparently used to kill his father. But Juror #8 blows this theory out of the water by reaching into his pocket and pulling out the exact same knife, which he bought for six bucks at a nearby store.

What does Juror #8 say that makes Juror #3 so angry?

object or material that will prove or disprove a fact or belief. objective existence. What does Juror #8 say that makes Juror #3 so angry? Accuses him of voting guilty just because he wants to see the defendant die, not because he truly believes he is guilty.

What is juror 8s background?

Juror 8’s name is Davis and his occupation is an architect. It is obvious that he was very intelligent and has many years of experience in his job. You can tell that he is a good architect when he specificly demonstrates things like how far the old man went from his room to the door and he even drew out blue prints.

What comments does Juror 8 make that seem to settle the argument about doubt?

What comments does juror eight make that seem to settle the argument about “doubt”? He repeats the evidence about the case, and it suggests that there is doubt; at least two agree, so they take another vote.

How do jurors #3 #7 and #10 feel about the explanation given by Juror 8?

how does jurors #3 , 7, and 10 feel about the explanation given by #8? they weren’t happy and disagreed , they thought it was a waste of time and it was to hot for them to care.

What is the point of all the measuring that eight does?

What is the point of all the measuring eight does? The point is that he is a thorough man and he wants to make sure the evidence is accurate and correct.

Who was the first Juror to join the 8th Juror without guilty vote?

Juror #9, an elderly man, was the first to change his vote to “not guilty” in support of Juror #8.

What does Juror Three do to Juror Eight as they are leaving the deliberation room?

He’s got to burn! We’re letting him slip through our fingers,” Juror 8 accuses him of being a sadist. Juror 3 lunges at Juror 8 and shouts at him that he is going to kill him, which thereby disproves Juror 3’s earlier statement about people not saying things they don’t mean.