Critical Thinking: Answer the following quesions from Act 1 in a short paragraph.
1. A number of the jurors mention money in one way or another. In one paragraph, explain the role that money plays in the opening of the play.
2. The men start to discuss “the facts” (Rose 16) on page 17. Which jurors appear to be most logical? How do they try to sway others? (Think back to our discussion about logical fallacies in The Crucible).
3. In one paragraph, describe the relationship between “the kid” (the defendant) and his father. What judgments do the jurors make based on this information? Do you feel the same way? Would a modern jury?
4. For many jurors, the unique knife that the kid “lost” is a major piece of evidence. In one paragraph, explain who proved that the knife might not be as special as they had been lead to believe and how he did it. How would this have been different if the other knife owner was another juror, like juror number 5?
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