Literary notes about Juror (AI summary)
The term "juror" is used in literature to convey both a legal function and a broader role in character and societal judgment. In historical documents like Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence, the word appears in its formal capacity, listing jurors among appointed officials [1]. Meanwhile, in narrative works such as Twain and Warner’s The Gilded Age, jurors not only participate as sworn legal actors [2] but also become subjects of character analysis—one is noted for his impartiality [3], another for his detached demeanor [4], and yet another is whimsically assessed for his potential competence [5]. In contrasting contexts, the designation even appears in whimsical or rhetorical forms, as in Carroll’s playful questioning in Alice in Wonderland [6] and a brusque mention in Joyce’s Dubliners [7]. Such varied uses illustrate how the word "juror" has been adapted across texts to reflect canonical legal authority, social commentary, and even absurdity within narrative frameworks.