Fair Trial In 12 Angry Men By Reginald Rose

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a legal play, Twelve Angry Men, written by Reginald Rose, emphasizing to the reader values of humanity and social responsibility in preserving justice and integrity. throughout this play, Rose reminds us of the importance of the fair trial. a character who manifests strongly his awareness about the trial regarding intimately to these themes in the play is Juror Eight.

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