There are a few hints at Juliet's interests, but the lack of them is far more interesting in my opinion. She has a strong relationship with her nurse, who seems to be her dearest friend in many respects. Like many women in her day, she shows signs of religious devotion. Keep in mind the friar is the first person she goes to when she needs help. Her presence at the ball could also be seen...
There are a few hints at Juliet's interests, but the lack of them is far more interesting in my opinion. She has a strong relationship with her nurse, who seems to be her dearest friend in many respects. Like many women in her day, she shows signs of religious devotion. Keep in mind the friar is the first person she goes to when she needs help. Her presence at the ball could also be seen as an interest, but it is more likely something she does out of social obligation.
More interesting to me is that she has so few major interests in life. This is not an accident; she is still very young and unsure of herself as a person. This is one of many signs throughout the play that the couple's relationship is more an act of rash, youthful passion than genuine adult love and commitment. Romeo has similar issues. Remember, he was originally at the ball because he claimed to be in love with another woman. He appears to be a young man constantly falling in and out of love.
Their young naivety and lack of development as people is part of what makes the play so tragic. They had hardly begun to find themselves, but they gave it all up for passion, as young people sometimes do.
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