Sampson/ Gregory

Question 1

A dog of that house shall move me to stand

Answer 1

Symbolically, conventions of masculinity and pride demonstrated — sense of exaggerated masculinity founded around pride and violence

• Dog’ — zoomorphism used to curse Montagues — immediately anchors the hatred between families.
• ‘dog’ is barbaric and colloquial language — lack of elegance solidifies status as a lower class character (+ speaks in prose)
• feud is perpetuated by the brazen recklessness low-status characters who lack care about social outlook whereas Lord Capulet + Montague obsessed with maintaining a desirable facade

Question 2

Women being the weaker vessels are ever thrust to the wall

Answer 2

• Highly misogynistic statement demonstrates violently aggressive attitude towards women
• Sexual innuendo
• Although desperate for respect and dignity, lack of chivalry results in a complete lack of these virtues. — highly ironic