3. With regard to the first 12 lines of this scene, what is the
intended effect of Sampson and Gregory's dialogue?
A.
Shakespeare wants the audience to receive a comprehensive
history of Gregory and Sampson's lives as servants of the house of
Capulet.
B. Shakespeare's puns and jabs are intended to provide the
audience with lighthearted humor.
C. Shakespeare aims to capture the audience's attention by
beginning the play with two characters with villainous tendencies.
D. Shakespeare's depiction of the servants as overworked and
underappreciated aims to help the audience develop a sense of deep
sympathy for the characters.
