Who Is Joseph Sweeney In 12 Angry Men

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In the movie, Twelve Angry Men (1957) there was a controversy between Joseph Sweeney (Retired Man), E.G Marshall, (Stockbroker), and Lee J. Cobb (Head of Messenger Service) in regards to if the defendant was guilty or not guilty. The dispute commence when Sweeney observed Marshall rubbing his nose and recalled noticing the woman, whom witnessed the crime taking place, doing the same on the stand. This is relevant to Marshall and Cobb’s last opposing vindication because of the woman’s testimony. In order to avoid dissension, Sweeney should have acknowledged that both men had a cogent point and had been more solicitous to their sentiment. However, in the movie he interrogates Marshall by querying him with questions about his glasses and if glasses