12 Angry Men Poem Analysis

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Democracy is government by the people. In the drama of Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose and the poem “Democracy” Langston Hughes the talk about democracy. The authors convey their perspectives on democracy. Although there perspectives are similar, their opinions do differ. Rose perspective on democracy and inequality, based on the depictions of each character, is that everyone is equal. That everyone has their own opinion, and their own right to vote based on that opinion; To be ruled by the people. The author believes a democracy is the best way to run a country, in terms of equality and rights in court. As shown in this evidence from the text: Forman: “if we vote ‘guilty,’ we send the accused to the electric chair. That’s mandatory…. This …show more content…
That everyone should have equal rights. No matter what race or color you are. The need of freedom is strong. “Democracy will not come today, this year nor ever through compromise and fear” (Hughes 111). The author uses rhyming poetry to pull the reader in. To be able to understand that the problems in democracy will not come if people wait for it; fearing the consequences.“I have as much right as the other fellow has to stand on my own two feet and own the land” (Hughes 111).This sets the mood of the rest story, just like Rose did. The author uses the idiom to “stand on my own two feet and own the land” to express the need of equality and equal rights in general. Rose and Hughes share this opinion. “Freedom Is a strong seed Planted In a great need” (Hughes 112). The author uses a metaphor to compare a seed being planted to freedom to convey the growing need and the power of freedom. Rose does not use a metaphor, but they both believe in freedom. Rose and Hughes believe in equality and freedom of rights. They believe Democracy is a great form of government, although it has it problems. They have similar perspectives on democracy, even though they have slight differences. Using different strategies in your writing can get your point across in a different way than others might; to give a deeper meaning to your
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