"12 homes sen piedade" de Reginald Rose

12 hombres sin piedad

• This is a drama by Reginald Rose
• It was initially a TV script, then adapted for film and theater

Complex Plot

• A jury of 12 men must decide if the accused is guilty or innocent
• The charge is homicide, and their decision has serious consequences

The Trial

• A judge concludes the trial of an 18-year-old accused of killing his father
• The jury is asked to deliberate
• A guilty verdict means the death penalty for first-degree homicide

Reasonable Doubt

• Initially, the jury seems set to convict
• One juror raises "reasonable doubt," requiring reconsideration of the accusation
• This juror challenges the majority, asking for a new vote
• Over time, doubts emerge

Reconsidering the Case

• The jury reconsiders, reviewing evidence and testimonies
• The jurors reveal fears, share experiences, expose personalities, as well as prejudices

Leadership Skills

• Reasonable doubt arises when the jury wants to quickly convict
• In the first vote, all except one juror vote guilty

Impact of Leadership

• The dissenting juror's leadership draws others in
• They start to doubt the young man's guilt
• This character embodies traits defining a good leader

Listening Skills

• The protagonist actively listens to every opinion, avoiding interruption
• Listening gathers information for problem-solving and decision-making

Building Engagement

• The leader makes peers feel valued and integrated
• He encourages commitment, challenging comfortable, unexamined beliefs

Assertiveness

• Disagreeing with the majority, the character expresses disagreement
• This risks personal attacks

Expressing Opinions

• A leader expresses real opinions and takes responsibility
• The leader reminds others of the consequences of their decisions

Directing Discussions

• The main character moderates discussions, managing conflicts, and ensuring clear communication
• He serves as leadership by example

Honesty

• The exemplary leader does not begin with a fixed position
• In the first vote, he votes "not guilty" to encourage debate

Opening Debate

• By disagreeing, he ensures there will be a debate

Importance of Honesty

• The leader presents doubt and a willingness to listen
• This sincerity helps resolve doubts and conflicts

Analysis

• The leader identifies opportunities to introduce new evidence, raising doubts

Fresh Perspective

• With analytical skills, the leader offers a new view of the facts

Verdict

• The reasonable doubt should result in a not guilty verdict
• It's up to the viewer as to what that should be