Introduction paragraph (2 sentences)
Hook: The concept of arranged marriages has been a controversial topic for centuries, debated by both supporters and cynics alike.
Thesis: Lady Capulet, in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, believes arranged marriages can be successful because they provide social and economic benefits, while Aashna Gupta, the author of “Arranged Marriage: Yes or No?”, emphasizes the importance that arranged marriages can lead to happiness due to their cultural significance and compatibility.
First Body paragraph (5-7 sentences)
A: Lady Capulet feels that arranged marriages can lead to happiness because they provide social status and wealth to the bride.
C: Lady Capulet expresses, “This man is single, and he lacks only a bride to make him perfect and complete. Many people think he's handsome, and whoever becomes his bride will be just as admired. You would share all that he possesses, and by having him, you would lose nothing” (Act I, Scene 3, Lines 94-98).
E: Evidently Lady Capulet feels that by marrying a wealthy and admired man, the bride will gain social status and happiness.
S: These words spoken by Lady Capulet portray how she values the materialistic gains in an arranged marriage as a key to happiness.
Second Body paragraph (5-7 sentences)
A: The author, Aashna Gupta, from “Arranged Marriage: Yes or No?” emphasizes that arranged marriages can lead to success because of cultural bonds and increased compatibility.
C: Gupta states, “In arranged marriages, background, religion, caste, economic status are taken into consideration which ensures compatibility between the couple” (p. 1).
E: The reader can understand from the article “Arranged Marriage: Yes or No?” that by carefully considering factors such as background, religion, and caste, arranged marriages can foster strong connections between the couple.
S: The information in this article demonstrates that arranged marriages can be happy due to carefully considered compatibility factors and shared cultural values.
Conclusion (3-4 Sentences)
S: Both Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet and Aashna Gupta express the idea that arranged marriages can lead to happiness through different but complementary factors, such as social status, material gains, cultural bonds, and compatibility. By understanding these perspectives, readers can appreciate the potential for happiness within arranged marriages and recognize that while not always perfect, they can be successful in creating lasting, and fulfilling relationships.