Guadalupe García McCall’s Shame the Stars parallels Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet through its exploration of forbidden love and the impact of familial conflict, using the backdrop of cultural tensions to highlight the stakes of love against societal expectations. Both narratives feature star-crossed lovers caught between rival groups, underscoring themes of fate, loyalty, and sacrifice.
Use the passages to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2. In 1–2 sentences, analyze how Guadalupe García McCall’s Shame the Stars draws on source material from William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
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