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William Shakespeare 's Romeo And Juliet

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(HOOK) There are countless forms of literature devoted to death, tragedy, and despair. (CI) These major topics, which were heavily determined by the decisions of characters, were covered in the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. (GS1) One character’s mistakes caused the tragic downfall of his wife and even himself. (GS2) Another character’s decisions caused the schism of a secure relationship. (GS3) A final character’s choices could have prevented the death of his own daughter. (THESIS STATEMENT) Outcomes in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet could have been different if more informed choices had been made by the characters (I) Romeo Montague, (II) the Nurse, and (III) Lord Capulet. (TOPIC SENTENCE) In Romeo and Juliet, (THESIS I) Romeo Montague made a plethora of unwise and rushed choices, including his decisions (MAJOR A) to go to the Capulet party and (MAJOR B) to marry Juliet Capulet. (RE-WORDING MA) Romeo’s decision to go to the Capulet party was perhaps one of the most disastrous decisions in the entire play. (MINOR 1 FOR MA) When Romeo was contemplating whether or not to attend the party, he pondered, “With this night’s revels, and expire the term / Of a despised life closed in my breast / By some vile forfeit of untimely death. / But He that hath the steerage of my course / Direct my sail! On lusty gentlemen” (Shakespeare 1.5.500). Originally, Romeo was not incredibly keen on attending the Capulet party. He had had a dream warning him against it, which

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