Examples Of Compassion In 12 Angry Men

Are people born with a complete quandary when it comes to compassion or is it something that has always been there? Barbara Lazear Ascher, born in 1946, writes, “On Compassion.” Having lived in New York City, Ascher is able to take first hand examples from the city to show the affection people have towards each other. Ascher is able to illustrate that compassion is something that has to be taught because of the adversity at people’s heels by including tone, persuasive appeals, and the mode of comparing and contrast in her essay, “On Compassion.”

The jurors are transformed by the process of deliberating. Eleven men voted guilty because of their prejudices, fears, laziness and insecurities, but they are eventually persuaded by reason to give up these limiting beliefs, to see the potential in the facts, and to find justice. The critical turning points in the jury votes occur, not when there is passion and anger, but when there is reasoned discussion, as the rational Juror 8 triumphs over the prejudices of his fellow jurors. The facts of the case do not change, but the jurors come to see the facts differently, and change by the process they go through. Despite the hostility and tension created in this process, the twelve men end up reconciled, and justice is done.

Compassion, what is it? Is it a human right? What does it mean to you? That is only a few of the things we will be discuss . First before we discuss we will talk about a man who survived the Holocaust. Now you are probably like “how does the Holocaust have anything to do with compassion.” A Lot which you will find out soon. But the man im talking about is Elie Wiesel he survived the Holocaust and lost his family during it. He wrote a book about the horror and the death. Well let's answer some of the question.

Compassion is a very complex, and often times, confusing aspect of human nature. Compassion is thought by some to be an innate human emotion that is the separating force between humans and animals. Others would argue that compassion in humans is influenced by the environments and situations in which they are exposed to and can be mistaken for selfish ulterior motives or fear. The essay On Compassion by Barbara Lazear Ascher tells her view of compassion through events she has experienced with homeless people, compassion shown towards them, and how these experiences shaped her opinion on the emotion. Ascher explains her perspective on compassion through her thesis in the passage stating “Compassion is not a character trait like a sunny disposition.

To have compassion is to have the ability to show a deep understanding towards one’s situation, and to be able to reflect that understanding in a conscientious manner. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, compassion is a central theme as it is the rise and fall of many of the characters. Atticus, Tom Robinson and Scout were all able to show compassion in dire situations even if it may not have been what most people would have done.

What is compassion? As the dictionary defines it ‘sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.’ But the act of being compassionate is about being selfless and thinking not only about yourself, but the well-being of others.

It did look like juror 11 wanted to see justice done and he did not vote "guilty" or later, "not guilty" because others voted one way or another. He listened to all the arguments and changed his mind during the third vote. Though it does look like he was listening and repeating more than anything else. He was a bit of a social loafer especially in the beginning. He didn't have any original arguments and only agreed with the people coming up with the arguments. It is possible that he was undecided before he voted not guilty and therefore couldn't come up with anything of value, but that would also mean that he wasn't 100% sure when he was voting "guilty". It's possible that he somewhat felt like the defendant was guilty but because he was presented with a choice, he chose "guilty". His behavior could also be explained by the group polarization effect.

The other eleven want him to change his vote so they can carry their verdict and go home. He refuses, so they have to argue about it. If they can't reach a united decision, the case will have to be re-tried. They argue a lot but slowly, the other eleven jurors come around to agreeing with the one that thinks the accused was innocent, and that his lawyer did a useless job of representing him. They all have different characters and different reasons for believing the way they do, so it's not all the same disagreement each time.

Compassion is necessary to human Experience because if you could do something or anything for another person then you are showing compassion to that person you just needed help.

It is because of this that I learned my personal definition of compassion. The cool fact of this is that it is in my leadership philosophy that we learn to be better leaders by those who we lead and the relationships we have. I learned compassion from my friends as they helped me through my rough times. When trying to buy a thank you gift for a friend, I realized compassion is all the little things you do. Compassion is carrying someone's backpack because they are on crutches. Compassion is telling someone they look good in that dress. Compassion is remembering the tiny details about someone such as their favorite gum. Compassion is showing you care and can empathized with

Since juror number eight adequately represents a leader, he can bring a state of cohesiveness to the group. Group cohesion is defined as “the sum of all variables influencing members to stay in the group. It occurs when the positive attractions outweigh the negative implications a member might encounter” (Zastrow, 24). At the beginning of the movie, nobody wants to discuss the murder trial, except for juror number eight. This immediately angers the members of the group, they want to reach a guilty verdict a leave. This is an example of where cohesion is not apparent within the group, as the negative implications of being stuck in a jury room outweighed the positives of possibly letting an innocent man free. Juror number eight then reminds them

A normal jury room consists of twelve jurors discussing, and colliding opinions about a particular case. In the play; Twelve Angry Men twelve jurors were placed in a room doing just that to determine exactly how innocent a 16 year old boy is after being the blame for his father’s death. However, to begin with eleven of the twelve jurors felt as if the young man was guilty supporting the disciplinary sentence of a 1st degree murder charge that results in an automatic death penalty. Surprisingly, the 8th juror did whatever it took to discuss the evidence and determine if reasonable doubt was a possibility, while the others locked in their vote without analyzing and

Megan Ferrell, compassion is a moral emotion and desire to alleviate suffering of other people. The heart of compassion is an emotion that we feel for the suffering that other people have (Zylla, 2017). Our first thought of compassion is to look at the situation with careful observation, reflection, and assessment (Zylla, 2017). However, it is not enough to observe. reflect, or assess the situation, but our compassion causes us to share the suffering of others (Zylla, 2017). When you decide to pick up the suffering of others you are entering the very heart of compassion (Zylla, 2017). Compassion is quite different from pity or sympathy but is the desire to relieve the suffering of the other person (Zylla, 2017).

While even the most genuinely sympathetic individuals would define compassion as showing empathy for those in need, this can be just one of the many elements of compassion. Compassion is actually the sharing of emotions with someone else to create a type of bond that can either be established for a mutual benefit for a self-satisfying feeling or as a natural need of fulfillment. However, compassion as a virtue begins in a sincere giving heart that results in caring actions. These actions create a strong bond that motivates an individual’s heart, which allows their emotions to react out of love and develops a relationship with God and others.

As one thinks about healthcare its can be assumed that compassion is an automatic response from professionals in the field. Although this should be the case in some instances, it is not. However, there are times when there is a need to show more compassion to some patients than others this is where it can seem that no compassion is given. After reading multiple stories this semester, I realized that compassion can be given in different ways with a patient – caregiver relationship. The stories that stuck to me in regards to how compassion had an effect on the ultimate outcomes of each of the patients included “Mending” by Sallie Bingham, Applicants by Felicia Ackerman, and People Like that are the only people here” by Lorrie Moore. From my understanding compassion is the building block for a rewarding patient- caregiver relationship.