In act 1, scene 1, what gesture does sampson do to irritate abram, which ultimately leads to a street brawl between the capulets and montagues

raises both arms above his head

draws his sword

bites his thumb

puffs out his chest

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the answer would be: it explains that at least one son must join the church

the expression ''as the tithe of his sons'' indicates how his father intended for at least one of his sons to serve the church. this phrase demonstrates that his father offered him as a last resort since none of his brothers chose to serve the church.

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