Imagine a big game of pretend where everyone has a role to play. In this game, one person is the defendant. It’s like when you play house and someone pretends to be the parent. The defendant is the person who is being asked questions because someone thinks they did something wrong. But just like in a game, it doesn’t mean they really did it. They get a chance to tell their side of the story. Think of it like a puzzle. The pieces are the questions and answers, and we need to fit them together to see the whole picture. The defendant is one of the pieces, and everyone listens to them to see how they fit into the story.
In another way, think of a schoolyard where someone is being asked if they broke a rule. The defendant is like the kid who is asked, ‘Did you break the rule?’ They get to explain what happened, and everyone listens carefully. Just like when you share your side when something happens at school, the defendant shares their side too. It’s important because everyone wants to understand the truth and be fair. This is how we make sure everyone gets a chance to be heard and no one is blamed without understanding what really happened.