Romeo and Juliet When Sampson says he will not “carry coals,” what does he mean? act 1 Asked by Bookragstutor 4 on 26 Nov 23:52 Last updated by Cat on 27 Nov 00:56
“Carry coals” in Shakespeare's 1597 Romeo and Juliet was “to do degrading or menial work; to submit to humiliating or insulting treatment.”