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Juror #3, is a strongly opinionated man who is extremely intolerant of other people's views and opinions, he obstructs the jury system. He is “accustomed to forcing his wishes and views upon others” through the use of strong words and force (1). While talking to juror #12, juror #3 decides to play tic-tac-toe during the trial and says “Your turn. We might as well pass the time” (13). The utter fact that juror #3 had the audacity to play a game during a life or death dependent court trial, is beyond disrespectful. It is more than apparent to the reader the juror #3 does not truly understand the importance of remaining focused and grasping all components of the case in order to make a well-educated decision. …show more content…
Through his actions, he can be perceived as a character who always seeks to do the right thing, even at his own expense. During the first vote, juror #8 votes not guilty and when he is questioned by juror #3 about his reasoning he simply states that there were “eleven votes for guilty” and about how it is not simple to send a boy to die (5). It is clear to the reader that juror #8 understands what he is talking about when he says “defendant doesn't have to open his mouth. That's in the Constitution. The Fifth Amendment” (6). Some people may have many members of a jury that are completely unaware of the different rules and amendments stated in the constitution, giving an unfair trial to that defendant. While jury duty is not an optional thing to participate in it is obvious that juror #8 understands the seriousness of the situation and is able to be an active participant in the jury …show more content…
He preserves the American Jury System. This juror understands what is on the line for this court case “It's only one night. A man may die” (10). He is able to understand that by spending one day to thoughtfully go over a man's case in order to make a well-educated decision about his fate that it is well worth the time. juror #9 serves as an overwhelmingly thoughtful character when he stands beside juror #8 who at the time was standing alone and says “He gambled for support, and I gave it to him. I want to hear more” (13). If juror #9 had decided to vote guilty the entire court case would have taken a completely different turn and would most definitely result in everyone voting guilty. He is able to maintain honor in the system and take this court case like a serious matter. Juror #7, is a “bully and, of course, a coward” who hastily forms opinions on topics he has very little knowledge on, he obstructs the American Jury System (1). He constantly is found bullying different characters throughout the story. When juror #8 attempts to sort the case out loud he is responded with instantaneous negativity from juror #7 “What d'ya mean! Sure he could have heard it”(15). This is followed by juror #7 sticking to his viewpoint and saying “You're crazy. Why would he lie? What's he got to gain?” (15). Juror