Why is it ironic that Romeo compares Juliet to "a snowy dove trooping with crows" when he first sees her at the party?

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Romeo compares Juliet to "a snowy dove trooping with crows"

Asked by Stacy D #640307 on 4/19/2017 3:42 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/20/2017 2:05 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/20/2017 2:05 AM

Romeo obvious and immediate infatuation is ironic because only moments beforehand he was bemoaning his unrequited love for Rosaline.

Romeo and Juliet