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Analyzing characters in Twelve Angry Men

Explore how juror numbers and archetypes are utilized in the play Twelve Angry Men. Delve into the significance of using archetype characters and why the playwright avoids specific names. Discuss the timeless nature of the play and how various juror characters represent universal human experiences.

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Analyzing characters in Twelve Angry Men

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  1. Examining Characters Archetypes and Foils

  2. Think for a moment… • The playwright has decided to use juror numbers rather than actual names. Why do you think he avoided using actual names? Consider the message he might be attempting to convey. • Do you think this play has to be set in a certain time period? Why or why not?

  3. Archetype (also called Universal Character) A character that represents familiar meanings and basic human experiences regardless of time period.

  4. These are also sometimes called STOCK characters or STEREOTYPICAL characters. Common Archetypes: The innocent, naïve character The regular guy The hero The caregiver The rebel The jokester The wise man

  5. Apply this to Twelve Angry Men With a partner, use your knowledge of the play to decide what human emotion or role each of the following jurors plays. Give each one a category name: Juror #2 Juror #3 Juror #4 Juror #5 Juror #7 Juror #8 Juror #9 Juror #10 Juror #11

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