But to himself so secret and so close,
Montague seems to indicate that he tried his best to convince Romeo to open up about his personal issues but Romeo continues to resist and would like to keep his cards to his chest.
But to himself so secret and so close,
Montague seems to indicate that he tried his best to convince Romeo to open up about his personal issues but Romeo continues to resist and would like to keep his cards to his chest.
First Citizen.
This character represents group of older people that were fed up both families of Montague and Capulet for disrupting the peace. They attacked both families as a result.
I will bite my thumb at them
Through careful research, This act of biting of the thumb is equivalent to giving someone the middle finger. Sampson seems to be antagonizing the men of the house of Montague. This act clearly shows that he essentially itching for a fight.
I will back thee
Sampson is showing that he has Gregory's back in this fight that soon ensue.
will be cruel with the maids, and cut off their heads.
This statement highlight Sampson's disdain for the women of the house of Montague. This extreme violent act of stating cutting their heads went so far that it made Gregory question Sampson "the heads of maids"?, he literally meant are you being serious right now? Are aware of what you are saying?
Gregory, o' my word, we'll not carry coals.
What does this mean? carrying coals during this time period signified a person's low status, equaling little or giving no respect. Sampson was essentially saying that they will tolerate no disrespect from the house of Montague. Right out the gate, you certainly sense a high level of disregard from Sampson for house of Montague.