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Twelve Angry Men By Reginald Rose

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The play "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose explores the theme of injustice prevalent in society. The plot revolves around the trial of a non-white boy accused of murdering his father, which is presided over by twelve jurors. As the jury tries to arrive at a verdict, they get frustrated due to the summer heat and begin to make hasty decisions. However, one of the jurors dissents, leading to heated arguments among the characters. Throughout the play, the jurors transform and reconsider their stance on the defendant's guilt. The author makes use of the character Juror Ten to highlight the injustice present in the story. Juror Ten is portrayed as a self-centered and angry man who refers to the defendant as "one of them." He does not care whether
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