Answer: Ok so if your claim is "Christianity and orthodox points of view are getting in the way of Mamis ability to Express maternal affection to her daughter." Than your counterclaim will be the oppsitie of your claim its more like to argue against your claim. For example lets say someone's claim is "people should eat more ice cream chocalate" than the counterclaim is "some people are allergic to chocalate."
I hope this is what you need. if not than here are steps to writting a counterclaim.
What are the major points on which you and the author can disagree?
What is their strongest argument? What did they say to defend their position?
What are the merits of their view?
What are the weaknesses or shortcomings in their argument? Are there any hidden assumptions?
Which lines from the text best support the counterclaim you have formulated?
Explanation: Hope it helps I tried I am not that good at writting myself heh (anywho have a nice day:)
