Romeo and Juliet both attend the masked ball with no intention of meeting a potential love interest. Romeo is ';in love'; with Rosaline. He had vowed to Benvolio that he would never see anyone who could outshine her. Juliet, on the other hand, is not in love with anyone, though her parents wish she'd show affections to Paris. Juliet essentially tells her mother she does not believe in love at first sight. ';I'll look to like if looking liking move ... etc.'; It is thus ironic that there is an immediate spark between Romeo and Juliet. Romeo forgets about Rosaline and Juliet feels an immediate attraction to Romeo--despite her cynical views mentioned before.
This all happens at a masked ball, which proves to reveal all and hide nothing. It is ironic as a mask would normally represent one hiding oneself; however their true selves are clearly seen by each other-- and they fall for each other.
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