dimensional idea of love. He reduces love to the brutal conquest of another body. Sampson's view of life is corrupted and his imagery about the human body reflects this. "Tis true; and therefore woman, being the weaker vessels, are thrust to the wall. Therefore I will push Montaques men from the wall, and thrust his maids to the wall." For him, even love has become a form of hate. As soon as the audience meets this character they already dislike him, as his outlook on life is vulgar and crude. This creates extra tension between the audience and the characters and wanting to know what is going to happen to him.
             Gregory is a very witty character and often uses this to turn Sampson's words against him.
             The scene starts off with Sampson saying, "Gregory, on my word, we'll not carry coals". This line symbolizes a dirty task performed by the lowest servants and so a proverbial expression meaning to put up with being humiliated or insulted. This shows us that Sampson is on a mission to cause trouble with anyone that humiliates or insults him. To reinforce this we find that he enters the scene armed with 'swords and bucklers' which are small shields.
             Gregory replies by saying "no, for then we should be colliers". Gregory's first word is "no". This brings him across as a strong and forward character and won't shy away when trouble arrives.
             This is displayed again when he is the first to say. "Draw thy tool, here comes two of the house of Montague". This 'draw thy tool' expression is somewhat in line with what Sampson would say and leaves the audience in an apprehensive state wandering weather or not this character also has a crude outlook on life.
             Sampson continues by saying: "I strike quickly, being moved." This shows us that he is boastful by saying he strikes quickly and that he is aroused and angered.
             Gregory turns...