Twelve Angry Men isn't directly based on a specific true story. However, it reflects common themes and situations that can occur in real jury rooms and legal proceedings.
In a way, it is. The play and subsequent adaptations draw inspiration from common themes and scenarios seen in real legal proceedings, giving it a semblance of truth.
The story 'Twelve Angry Men' is significant as it raises crucial questions about justice, prejudice, and the responsibility of jurors. It forces us to examine our own biases and the impact they can have on important decisions.
One of the main themes is justice. The jurors are there to decide the fate of a young man, and the story shows how the concept of justice can be complex. Another theme is prejudice. Some jurors have preconceived notions about the defendant because of his race or background.
The story shows how a group of diverse people can come together and work towards a fair outcome. It taught me the power of persuasion and the importance of listening to others. Also, it highlights the flaws in our justice system and makes me more aware of the need for objectivity.
The character development mainly occurs through the interactions among the jurors. As they debate, their true natures are revealed. For example, the juror who at first seems very tough and convinced of the defendant's guilt gradually softens as he listens to the arguments.
As for the number of people in the Twelve Clans, there was no unanimous answer. Some of the documents mentioned that there were 12 masters in the 12 caves, and one master in total, totaling 13 people. The other documents mentioned that there might be 13 people in the 12 caves, and one of the positions was empty. There were also some documents that mentioned that the Twelve Clans might have more members, including the Holy Children and the Holy Maidens. As the search results provided did not give a clear answer, I am unable to determine how many members there are in the Twelve Clans.
The Twelve Beauties of Jinling were Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, Jia Yuanchun, Jia Tanchun, Shi Xiangyun, Miaoyu, Jia Yingchun, Jia Xichun, Wang Xifeng, Jia Qiaojie, Li Wan, and Qin Keqing.
The corresponding flowers in January were plum blossoms, February were apricot blossoms, March were peach blossoms, April were peony flowers, May were pomegranate flowers, June were lotus flowers, July were sunflower flowers, August were osmanthus flowers, September were chrysanthemum flowers, October were hibiscus flowers, November were camelia flowers, and December were plum flowers.