1. Romeo and Juliet
Who is to blame for the tragedy and unhappiness?

2. Key Events 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
10.

3. Who could reasonably be blamed? (list at least 5)1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Choose 2 that are most to blame

4. Literary Lawyer (Argue with evidence)
Character 1
Character 2

5. Who is the MOST to blame for the tragedy and unhappiness?
Write a thesis (the answer to the question).

6. Evidence Sheet (details to be discussed in your essay)1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

7. Writing the Introduction
Opener (question, definition, song lyrics)
Essential Information (background information about the play)
Thesis (answer to the question)

8. Body Paragraphs Two paragraphs on who is the most to blame
One paragraph on the possibility of other views on who is the most to blame
All paragraphs need evidence or quoted details that convincingly show blame
Explain the behavior of the characters

9. Conclusion
How could the tragedy have been avoided?