In the play Twelve Angry Men written by Reginald Rose, Juror Eight proves himself to be a hero because he is courageous and fights for justice. Juror Eight demonstrates his heroic qualities by displaying bravery in defying the other jurors. After estimating the time it took for the old man to walk from his bedroom to the front door, Juror Three denies Juror Eight’s theory and Juror Eight questions Juror Three’s intentions when he asks, “Slip through our fingers? Are you his executioner?” (Rose 47). This proves that he is not afraid to have a disagreement with other jurors. Moreover, he fights for justice against the other jurors’ prejudices. It is clear that the members of the jury had already made up their minds when they first walk into the