![]() ![]() The 10th Juror is a mechanic who is deeply prejudiced against people of color. ![]() The 7th Juror is a salesman with a deep interest in baseball. The 5th Juror is a healthcare worker from the slums. The 4th Juror is a broker, detached and analytical but also prejudiced against the poor. The 3rd Juror is a self-made businessman. The 2nd Juror is a quiet man who tries to keep the peace. The 1st Juror/Foreman is a football coach. ![]() Over the course of the play, the backgrounds and personalities of some of the jurors become clearer. Since the charge is first-degree murder, the accused will be put to death if found guilty. Twelve jurors are present to debate the fate of a young boy accused of his father’s murder. Twelve Angry Men takes place within a single setting: a New York City jury room in 1957. All citations in the following guide therefore provide both the act and relevant page number for each quotation. This version of the play is divided into two acts and does not contain line numbers. This study guide uses the Penguin Classics edition (2006), published by Penguin Random House. He won several Emmys for his television work and received other honors such as the Berlin Golden Bear in 1957 and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Writers Guild of America. Rose continued to have a successful career writing for television and film throughout his life: His works include multiple TV plays, episodes for various TV series, and film screenplays. ![]()
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