How does the symbol of thumb biting exemplify and advance the conflict between the Capulets and the Montagues at the beginning of the play? (Select all that apply)

It fuels the fire of hatred between the houses of Montague and Capulet.

It represents the stupidity of fighting. Samson, a Capulet servant, bites his thumb at two Montague servants, starting what becomes a street brawl.

It is a foolish symbol that represents a foolish feud between the Capulets and the Montagues.

Samson and Gregory, servants of the Capulets, bite the thumbs of two Montague servants they see in the street.

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Melissa Kline

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25 September, 06:33

How does the symbol of thumb biting exemplify and advance the conflict between the Capulets and the Montagues at the beginning of the play? (Select all that apply)

It fuels the fire of hatred between the houses of Montague and Capulet.

It represents the stupidity of fighting. Samson, a Capulet servant, bites his thumb at two Montague servants, starting what becomes a street brawl.

It is a foolish symbol that represents a foolish feud between the Capulets and the Montagues.

Samson and Gregory, servants of the Capulets, bite the thumbs of two Montague servants they see in the street.

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Francesca Hebert · Answer 1

Biting your thumb is basically flipping someone off and showing the middle finger. I would choose the first sentence, the second sentence and the third sentence because I read this book last year and it was what we discussed