In a subject-by-subject comparative essay, each body paragraph must
a. present a separate viewpoint of the topic.
b. support the thesis statement.
c. rely on few supportive details.
d. depend on opinion rather than fact.

B. support the thesis statement.

In a comparative essay, each body paragraph must support the thesis statement. The thesis statement is the main idea of a text. It usually consists of a single sentence which summarizes the claim that the author attempts to prove in his essay. Therefore, all paragraphs in an essay must support the thesis statement. This is the only way to ensure that all ideas are properly linked and that no superfluous or unnecessary information is included.

the tone of the passage is sympathetic to the forbidden love of romeo and juliet. the nurse plays a significant role in the play. she is responsible for making their meeting again possible. additionally, there is a sense of warning in the choice of words of the nurse. she seems to be authoritative when she calls romeo "scurvy knave", and at the same time the fact that she addresses to him as "sir" reflects respect. the nurse is "vexed", this word describes her confused state of mind. on the one hand, she finds romeo a fine and eloquent man, but on the other, it is thought that man's nature forces men to try to trick women.