My Hook: Have you ever considered the idea of having your life partner chosen for you by someone else?
My 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.
Now create 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, “_________________ ” (Act __ Line__.). (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.)
A: Lady Capulet feels like arranged marriages can lead to happiness because they ensure social status and financial stability for the family. She believes that marrying someone of the same social class and financial standing is crucial for a successful marriage.
C: Lady Capulet expresses, “Marry, that 'marry' is the very theme I came to talk of. Tell me, daughter Juliet, how stands your disposition to be married?” (Act 1, Scene 3, Lines 68-70).
E: Evidently Lady Capulet feels like marriage is a necessary step for Juliet to secure her future and the family's social status. She believes that marrying Paris, who is of the same social class and financial standing as the Capulets, will ensure a successful and happy marriage for Juliet.
S: These words spoken by Lady Capulet portray how she values social status and financial stability over love and personal choice. She believes that arranged marriages can lead to happiness because they prioritize practical considerations over emotional ones.