The movie 12 Angry Men is a masterpiece courtroom drama played in 1954. The film is significant as it tells a narrative of a jury of 12 men as they try to solve a conviction of an 18-year-old individual by questioning moral values. 12-angry Men embraces various narrative elements to construct an engaging story. It has exciting twists, lasting effects, and relatable characters. The primary examples of themes used include; setting, plot, characters.
Firstly, the setting is an essential element in the film. Setting refers to the place and time that an author selects for literary work. The film’s setting takes a reader to the nineteenth-century court system (Gaurav, 0:00-2:00). The setting provides a framework for the characters (Hannah, 1). Cultural and societal norms show how the court system operated in the past years. It aids a reader in visualizing the narrative and feeling connected.
Another element used in the story is the characters. Characters refer to the individuals or actors mentioned in a story. Distinctly, the video personifies the main characters, enabling the audience to relate directly to the plot (Hannah, 1). 12 men are the central characters in the story. They develop the plot and create a solution that helps solve the problem. Besides, the actions and unity of the characters help shape events.
Furthermore, the plot of the story is a significant element. Typically, a plot refers to the events in a story transitioning from introduction, climax rising, and falling action (Gaurav, 0:00-10:00). The introduction introduces the audience to the characters and settings. Also, the rising action incites the incidents while the plot gives a turning point or central line of the narrative.
To conclude, elements are an essential part of a film. This is because it represents different interpretations and the message conveyed by the author. The setting, character, and plot depend on the author’s background and make up the whole narrative. Therefore, all elements should be connected.
Works Cited
Gaurav Mishra. “12-Angry Men.” YouTube, 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbr1HmrplN0.
Hannah. “Five Elements of Story.” Between the Lines Editorial, 11 Feb. 2020, btleditorial.com/2020/02/11/five-elements-of-story/.
