Here are some scenes from the movie: 12 Angry Men.

PLOT

Twelve jurors must judge a teen accused of murdering his father. Only one of them has any doubts as to the conviction of the accused and, with a psychological subtlety equal to his eloquent astuteness, tries to convince the others to vote not guilty.

In the following scenes you will see two examples of the FIGHT attitude.

Click here to watch the first scene.

12 Angry Men, S. Lumet, USA, 1957, R.Orion-Nova Productions (00:30:52 - 00:33:32)

Click here to watch the second scene.

12 Angry Men, S. Lumet, USA, 1957, R.Orion-Nova Productions (01:12:31 - 01:14:02)

ANALYSIS OF THE SCENE 

Now respond to the following questions:

  • What can you observe in the clips regarding the dynamics between the characters (just remember to only express your observations, without interpreting or evaluating them)?
  • When do you see a “FIGHT” attitude?
  • What provokes this behaviour?
  • What effect does this behaviour (probably) have on the following dynamic between people?