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.
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)
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.
C: Lady Capulet tells Juliet, “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 1, Scene 3).
E: Evidently, Lady Capulet feels like arranged marriages can be successful because they guarantee social and financial benefits, such as admiration and shared possessions, which can lead to personal satisfaction and happiness in a marriage.
S: These words spoken by Lady Capulet portray how she prioritizes social status and financial benefits in a marriage, believing they can lead to personal success and happiness.