In Act One, Scene 1, where Sampson bites his thumb, he is doing so towards both Abraham and Balthasar, two Montague servingmen. He does not admit this though in order to protect Gregory and himself from the law. If it was known that Sampson bit his thumb at the Montague servingmen and a quarrel was started, it would be considered his fault.
He bites his thumb at them.
Well, a group of Capulet servants start an insult match which develops into a full-out fight with a group of Montague servants.
It shows how such a simple insult can create such chaos, illustrating how the Montagues and Capulets are like 'fire and powder'
he called him a no good hobnockker
In Act 1 Scene 1, Montague asks Benvolio to give an account of how the fight in the marketplace began. He asks, "Speak, nephew, were you by when it began?" but Benvolio says "Here were the servants of your adversary and yours, close fighting ere I did approach." He wasn't there to see how it started. In Act 3 Scene 1, Benvolio is again called upon to be the witness to how a fight started. The Prince says to him "where are the vile beginners of this fray?" and Benvolio answers at length, describing with accuracy what had just happened.
2 Capulet servents and a Montague servant ,the Capulet servents insult the Montague servent
Sampson and Gregory are discussing their loyalty to the Capulet family and their contempt for the Montague family. They are also bragging about their willingness to fight and provoke the Montagues should they encounter them.
Sampson insults Abram and Balthazar by biting his thumb at them, a gesture meant to provoke a fight. He hesitates to admit his action because he knows it is an act of aggression that could escalate the conflict between the Capulets and Montagues, bringing negative consequences to both families.
Well, a group of Capulet servants start an insult match which develops into a full-out fight with a group of Montague servants.
It shows how such a simple insult can create such chaos, illustrating how the Montagues and Capulets are like 'fire and powder'
This was a family rivalry that had been ongoing for years before the story of "Romeo & Juliet" begins. The cause behind it was never explained by Shakespeare. Romeo was a Montague; Juliet was a Capulet. Their children fall in love but lose their lives as a result of the feud. Shakespeare, however, didn't actually invent this story, someone else did. The cause may have been explained by the unknown author.
he called him a no good hobnockker
In Act 1 Scene 1, Montague asks Benvolio to give an account of how the fight in the marketplace began. He asks, "Speak, nephew, were you by when it began?" but Benvolio says "Here were the servants of your adversary and yours, close fighting ere I did approach." He wasn't there to see how it started. In Act 3 Scene 1, Benvolio is again called upon to be the witness to how a fight started. The Prince says to him "where are the vile beginners of this fray?" and Benvolio answers at length, describing with accuracy what had just happened.
In Act 1, Scene 1 of "Romeo and Juliet," the conflict that arises is between the servants of the Capulet and Montague households. They engage in a street brawl that sets the stage for the ongoing feud between the two families, which becomes a central conflict throughout the play.
Romeo initially tries to diffuse the tension caused by the insult, but eventually retaliates and defends his honor by challenging Tybalt to a duel. His reaction is fueled by a mix of his love for Juliet and his pride as a man.
Tybalt hates Mercutio because of his association with the Montagues, whom the Capulets are bitter enemies with. Tybalt sees Mercutio as a threat and an insult to his family's honor, which fuels his animosity towards him. Tybalt's fiery personality and disdain for anyone allied with the Montagues further exacerbate his hatred towards Mercutio.
2 Capulet servents and a Montague servant ,the Capulet servents insult the Montague servent
Tybalt should be angry because Romeo is a Montague, and the Capulets and Montagues are feuding families. Seeing Romeo at the ball is a direct challenge to the Capulet family and their honor, adding insult to injury.