62 pages 2 hours read

Jonathan Harr

A Civil Action

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995

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Essay Topics

1.

How did reading A Civil Action change your understanding and/or opinion of the American Legal system?

2.

After seeing the intricacies of jury selection, and the demands placed on the jurors, discuss how you feel about the possibility of being tried by a jury of your peers. Would you feel confident in their abilities? Why or why not?

3.

How did your view of Jan Schlichtmann evolve during your reading of the book?