Methods of Persuasion Used (Logos & Pathos) 1. Questioning Instead of Just Following
Methods of Persuasion Used (Logos & Pathos) 1. Questioning Instead of Just Following
Methods of Persuasion Used (Logos & Pathos) 1. Questioning Instead of Just Following
2. Cleverness
To gain early agreement to further discussion, Juror 8 proposes a deal: if a secret ballot finds at least
two jurors in favour of acquittal, they’ll discuss the case further. If not, he’ll accept the majority view.
The gamble pays off, with the elderly juror changing his vote and the remaining jurors committed to
their part of the deal.
3. Unity is strength
It’s not easy being the lone dissenter – but that doesn’t mean you’re wrong. At the start, Juror 8
needs just one person to support his request to discuss the case further. Gradually, others are
persuaded by his arguments, and the momentum builds as they re-examine their own niggling
doubts and identify further loopholes.
2. Cleverness
To gain early agreement to further discussion, Juror 8 proposes a deal: if a secret ballot finds at least
two jurors in favour of acquittal, they’ll discuss the case further. If not, he’ll accept the majority view.
The gamble pays off, with the elderly juror changing his vote and the remaining jurors committed to
their part of the deal.
3. Unity is strength
It’s not easy being the lone dissenter – but that doesn’t mean you’re wrong. At the start, Juror 8
needs just one person to support his request to discuss the case further. Gradually, others are
persuaded by his arguments, and the momentum builds as they re-examine their own niggling
doubts and identify further loopholes.