Doper Math 7.mm Task #3- Video Analysis Directions As the movie plays, answer the questions below. Use your research page to guide you. 1. Does the Grinch (at any point in time) act with malice aforethought in planning the crime? Explain. 2. What is the Grinch's motive? 3. At any point in time, did he disguise himself as to appear different? Explain. 4. Did he have an accomplice? If so, who? 5. Did he have opportunity to commit the crime? Explain. 6. Were there any eyewitnesses that could testify in court to the criminal acts of Mr. Grinch? 7. A good solid case against a defendant would need solid evidence. What physical or biological evidence could possibly be collected from the crime scene? 8. In relation to Mens rea (the mental state of the accused), did Mr. Grinch willingly and knowingly commit this crime? 9. Regarding your answer to #8, what evidence might support your claim? 10. In the movie, Mr. Grinch thinks malice thoughts; however, according to the article, a person cannot be punished for their thoughts. A crime must have occurred in order to punish the defendant. Did a crime actually occur? If so, what crime? 2 11. The third component of a crime is Causation. Did Mr. Grinch (or his actions) harm anyone? Explain your answer. 12. Did Mr. Grinch show remorse after his crime? Explain. 13. Is there sufficient evidence to link Mr. Grinch to a crime? Page 4