1. Some may argue that Lord Capulet is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. In the beginning of the story, Capulet feels that Juliet and Paris should wait a few years to marry because Juliet is so young; however, after the death of Tybalt, Capulet changes his mind and arranges for Juliet and Paris to marry within a few days. When Juliet tells her father that she would rather die, he threatens to “Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise: An you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An you be not, hang, beg, starve, die in the streets, For, by my soul, I'll ne'er acknowledge thee, Nor what is mine shall never do thee good. Trust to't. Bethink you. I'll not be forsworn (A3 S5 L 200-204).” Though it seems that Capulet is harsh with Juliet, he is only trying to do what he thinks is best for her. Also, he has no idea that the Friar has married Romeo and Juliet behind his back.

2. Some may argue that Lord Capulet is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. **counter claim** In the beginning of the story, Capulet feels that Juliet and Paris should wait a few years to marry because Juliet is so young; however, after the death of Tybalt, Capulet changes his mind and arranges for Juliet and Paris to marry within a few days. When Juliet tells her father that she would rather die, he threatens to “Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise: An you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An you be not, hang, beg, starve, die in the streets, For, by my soul, I'll ne'er acknowledge thee, Nor what is mine shall never do thee good. Trust to't. Bethink you. I'll not be forsworn (A3 S5 L 200-204).” Though it seems that Capulet is harsh with Juliet, he is only trying to do what he thinks is best for her. Also, he has no idea that the Friar has married Romeo and Juliet behind his back.

3. Some may argue that Lord Capulet is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. **counter claim** In the beginning of the story, Capulet feels that Juliet and Paris should wait a few years to marry because Juliet is so young; however, after the death of Tybalt, Capulet changes his mind and arranges for Juliet and Paris to marry within a few days. **warrant** When Juliet tells her father that she would rather die, he threatens to “Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise: An you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An you be not, hang, beg, starve, die in the streets, For, by my soul, I'll ne'er acknowledge thee, Nor what is mine shall never do thee good. Trust to't. Bethink you. I'll not be forsworn (A3 S5 L 200- 204).” Though it seems that Capulet is harsh with Juliet, he is only trying to do what he thinks is best for her. Also, he has no idea that the Friar has married Romeo and Juliet behind his back.

4. Some may argue that Lord Capulet is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. **counter claim** In the beginning of the story, Capulet feels that Juliet and Paris should wait a few years to marry because Juliet is so young; however, after the death of Tybalt, Capulet changes his mind and arranges for Juliet and Paris to marry within a few days. **warrant** When Juliet tells her father that she would rather die, he threatens to “Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise: An you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An you be not, hang, beg, starve, die in the streets, For, by my soul, I'll ne'er acknowledge thee, Nor what is mine shall never do thee good. Trust to't. Bethink you. I'll not be forsworn (A3 S5 L 200- 204).” **evidence** Though it seems that Capulet is harsh with Juliet, he is only trying to do what he thinks is best for her. Also, he has no idea that the Friar has married Romeo and Juliet behind his back.

5. Some may argue that Lord Capulet is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. **counter claim** In the beginning of the story, Capulet feels that Juliet and Paris should wait a few years to marry because Juliet is so young; however, after the death of Tybalt, Capulet changes his mind and arranges for Juliet and Paris to marry within a few days. **warrant** When Juliet tells her father that she would rather die, he threatens to “Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise: An you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An you be not, hang, beg, starve, die in the streets, For, by my soul, I'll ne'er acknowledge thee, Nor what is mine shall never do thee good. Trust to't. Bethink you. I'll not be forsworn (A3 S5 L 200- 204).” **evidence** Though it seems that Capulet is harsh with Juliet, he is only trying to do what he thinks is best for her. Also, he has no idea that the Friar has married Romeo and Juliet behind his back. **rebuttal**