Here's why:
* Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things.
* Common nouns are general names for people, places, or things (e.g., boy, city, book).
Since "Samuel" is the name of a specific person, it's a proper noun.
Here's why:
* Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things.
* Common nouns are general names for people, places, or things (e.g., boy, city, book).
Since "Samuel" is the name of a specific person, it's a proper noun.