What literary technique is being used in this silly exchange between Sampson and Gregory?
What literary technique is being used in this silly exchange between Sampson and Gregory? When Sampson says he will not “carry coals,” he means that he will not take insults from a Montague. In this silly exchange Sampson is making a pun about coal.
What does we’ll not carry coals mean?
Shoveling coal was a dirty, menial task given to servants of the lowest status. Assigning such a task to Gregory and Sampson would be a sign of disrespect. When Sampson swears that they will not carry coal, he’s not speaking literally; rather, he means that they will not tolerate disrespect from anyone.
What does it mean to draw your neck out of the collar?
They proclaim they’d be angered (in choler) if made to do so, and draw arms against their master. Gregory points out that’s fine, but then they’d then have to ‘draw your neck out of collar,’ meaning they’d be hung (the collar being the hangman’s noose).
What insult Does Sampson use that starts the fight between the servants in Scene 1?
bites his thumb
Sampson bites his thumb at the Montagues—a highly insulting gesture. A verbal confrontation quickly escalates into a fight.
Why do Sampson and Gregory want to fight with the Montagues?
Sampson & Gregory want to fight the Montague men because they want to fight for their master, Capulet. Benvolio and Tybalt come upon the servants fighting. Contrast their reactions to the fight.
What does cords mean in Romeo and Juliet?
cords the rope ladder so that Romeo can climb up to Juliet’s balcony.
What does valiant mean in Romeo and Juliet?
showing heroism or courage
-Romeo & Juliet Act 1. valiant. having or showing heroism or courage.
What is an example of a hyperbole in Romeo and Juliet?
hyperbole – exaggeration. Juliet’s cheek is so bright it puts the brightness of stars to shame. That birds would sing and think it were not night” (2.2. 20-22).
What metaphor does Romeo use to compare Juliet?
the sun
Romeo begins by using the sun as a metaphor for his beloved Juliet: “It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. In these same lines Romeo has furthered his metaphor by using personification. He creates for us the idea that the moon is a woman who is “sick and pale with grief,” seemingly jealous of Juliet’s beauty.
Why do Gregory and Sampson hate the Montagues?
Why do Sampson and Gregory fight with Montague’s men? Sampson & Gregory want to fight the Montague men because they want to fight for their master, Capulet. Benvolio and Tybalt come upon the servants fighting. Contrast their reactions to the fight.
What does Sampson do that is so offensive?
What insulting gesture does Sampson give? He bites his thumb, which is the same as the present day giving someone the middle finger.