Act 1, Scene 5
"If I profane with my unworthiest hand / This holy shrine" — their dialogue forms a perfect shared sonnet, marking love at first sight.
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From Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
At the masked ball, Romeo and Juliet meet and share a sonnet built on the imagery of pilgrims and saints, culminating in their first kiss.
Act 1, Scene 5
Romeo's "O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!" expresses his instant infatuation upon seeing Juliet.
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Juliet's "My only love sprung from my only hate!" reveals the tragic recognition of their families' enmity.
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