Develop an argument that explains why your character of choice is to blame for the death of Romeo and Juliet (minimum of 2 reasons). Then, analyze how these reasons led to a theme (life lesson) for the reader (3rd body paragraph). Use specific evidence from the text to support your claim.

There are many possible characters to blame for the death of Romeo and Juliet. Develop an argument that explains why your character of choice is to blame for the death of Romeo and Juliet (minimum of 2 reasons). Then, analyze how these reasons led to a theme (life lesson) for the reader (3rd body paragraph). Use specific evidence from the text to support your claim.
→ Please note that each prompt asks for YOU to come up with a theme and explain how that
character’s choices taught it.
→ For EACH body paragraph: color-code your topic sentence, say – mean – matter for full credit!
Prompt #1:
You can organize it with an intro, 2 body paragraphs about blame, a 3rd body paragraph about theme and a conclusion
OR
You can organize it by weaving in the theme into the 2 argument body paragraphs (along with an intro and conclusion).
Prompt #2:
You can give each character a body paragraph and combine the 3rd with a common idea.
You can find common ideas for all 3 points and use evidence for each character. You’ll have two says, two means, and a matter for each body paragraph.
Make sure you use Act/Scene/Line numbers for the play.
Transitional phrases are a MUST with proper punctuation!
Use say-mean-matter for your body paragraphs – COLOR CODED!. Use your notes as a guide.