Hook: Have you ever wondered why arranged marriages are still prevalent in some cultures?
Thesis: Lady Capulet, in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, believes arranged marriages can be successful because they ensure social status and financial stability, as seen in her desire for Juliet to marry Paris, and the author of “Arranged Marriage: Yes or No?”, emphasizes the importance that arranged marriages can lead to happiness because they prioritize compatibility and shared values, as evidenced by the success stories of arranged marriages.
First Body paragraph:
A: Lady Capulet feels like arranged marriages can lead to happiness because they ensure social status and financial stability for the family.
C: Lady Capulet expresses, “The County Paris, at Saint Peter's Church, shall happily make thee a joyful bride” (Act 3, Scene 5, Lines 114-115).
E: Evidently, Lady Capulet believes that marrying Paris will bring Juliet social status and financial stability, which are important factors in a successful marriage.
S: These words spoken by Lady Capulet portray how she values the practical benefits of arranged marriages over romantic love, as she believes that marrying Paris will secure Juliet's future and bring happiness to the family.
Hook: (One sentence to grab your reader’s attention, quote, shocking statement, or a question)
Thesis: Lady Capulet, in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, believes arranged marriages can be successful because_________________,(Insert reason #1 from Romeo and Juliet), and the author of “Arranged Marriage: Yes or No?”, emphasizes the importance that arranged marriages can lead to happiness because _______________ (Insert reason #2 from “Arranged Marriage: Yes or No?”).
First Body paragraph (5-7 sentences)
Hint Use ACES
A: Lady Capulet feels like arranged marriages can lead to happiness because _________________ (In your own words, state how Lady Capulet feels about arranged marriages.)
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”(State an example using textual evidence how Lady Capulet feels about the arranged marriage be sure to cite the Act and Line number. )
E: Evidently Lady Capulet feels like_______________. (Explain how the quote you used demonstrates or elaborates Lady Capulet’s feelings regarding arranged marriages.)
S: These words spoken by Lady Capulet portray how____________________(Summarize your thoughts and how it demonstrates Lady Capulet’s feelings to the reader.
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