Quote by William Shakespeare

Do you bite your thumb at us, sir?

Do you bite your thumb at us, sir?

Summary

This quote is from William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet. It is spoken by Sampson to Abraham in the first scene. In this context, biting one's thumb is seen as a gesture of offensive provocation or disrespect. The quote is a confrontational question that implies a challenge or insult. It highlights the animosity between the feuding families of Montague and Capulet, foreshadowing the violent conflicts that will follow throughout the play.

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