Question

Making a claim. Read the following explanation and evidence from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet. Then, write a claim that this evidence could support.

Evidence and explanation:
The prologue states, “A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life.” This shows Romeo and Juliet are doomed from the beginning because of their families' feud.

Question:
What claim could this evidence support about the theme of fate or conflict in Romeo and Juliet? Write one clear sentence that makes a claim based on this quote.

Answer 1

The prologue's line "a pair of star-crossed lovers take their life" suggests that fate, intensified by the destructive Montague–Capulet feud, dooms Romeo and Juliet from the very beginning.