Maria Feodorovna

To begin with, the scenography mimics the aspects of Upper West Side New York during the 1950’s to allow the audience to understand the setting of play. Most of the sets depict an urban setting in which the audience can clearly see that the story takes place in a well-developed city. As for the representation and perception of the stage, most sets were seen as abstract Some of the sets created entailed Doc’s restaurant, The Playground, and Statue of Liberty. Furthermore, the relationship between

‘West Side Story’ is one of the most famous musicals in Broadway history. It is a re-telling and more modern remake of Shakespeare's ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ The same love story is there, just a more modern take on it. The slight modern message on inequality because of skin color is what makes it so modern. It has been revived many times and mostly it's always been a success. ‘West Side Story,’ is watched, taught and revived worldwide and will be for many generations to come. The producers were Robert

the dynamic and influential music. In the mix of the conflict between the two gangs, a former member of the Jets, Tony, falls in love with the leader of the Sharks sister, Maria. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet clearly influenced this movie, and there are parallel characteristics. For instance, Romeo and Tony, Juliet and Maria, Mercutio and Riff, Tybalt and Bernardo all have similar characteristics. As for the specific film, I decided to watch the 1961 version. 2. Film Response In the opening scene

“West Side Story” follows an ongoing feud between a New York City gang called the “Sharks”, and a Puerto Rico gang called the “Jets”, in hopes to gain control of the territory. As their feud heightens, the gangs decide to set a date and time to fight and see who will have control over that area. The fight between the Sharks and the Jets leads to the death of Riff, the leader of the Sharks, and Bernardo, the leader of the Jets. With both of their leaders dead, the gangs show remorse for each other

Bernardo thinks he knows what’s best for his little sister and believes that she, Maria, should listen to everything he tells her to do. Bernardo freaks out because Maria was dancing with one of the Jets, Anita sticks up for her while she is gone, “So why doesn’t he write a book about America? None of you is so smart. In this country girls have as much right as boys to have

The musical, the west side story, is by Arthur Laurents. This musical was inspired by William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. Some of the songs in this musical are Jet Song, Something's coming, and A Dance at the Gym. This story is set in an Upper West Side neighborhood in New York city. It was also set in the mid 1950s. This musical is about two teenage gangs. One of the gangs is a white American gang, the jets, led by Riff and the other gang is a Puerto Rican gang, the sharks, led by Bernardo

In 1796 Maria Edgeworth published a series of short stories in a book entitled, The Parent Assistant where she strives to provide tales to educate eighteenth century British children and their parents. Edgeworth was a firm believer in the rational education of children and focused on rational thinking, and the equal education opportunity for women. In three of the stories within this set, she focuses on a female character. In “The Birthday Present,” “Simple Susan,” and “The Bracelet,” Edgeworth has

West side story is American musical loosely based on the story of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. It takes place in New York City in the 1950’s and is a love story between Maria and Tony who come from rival street gangs in the upper west side. Tony is an ex-gang member of the Jets, and is best friends with the Jet’s leader Riff. The Jets is a caucasian gang that has a rivalry with a Puerto Rican gang called the Sharks. Mira, is the sister of Bernardo, who is the leader of the Sharks. The

does Riff want Tony to attend? Why does he want him to attend? 7. The dance;he wants Tony there to watch him as he will challenge Bernardo and the rest of the Sharks to a rumble. 8. What is the relationship between Bernardo and Maria? 8. Bernardo is in love with Maria, he is head over heels for her nothing will stop him from defending her or coming to her rescue when she needs it. 9. Who is Maria’s best friend and confidant? What does she talk to her about in the first scene in the bridal shop

Capulets of Romeo and Juliet, these gangs despise one another and fight consistently. West Side Story follows a similar plot as Romeo and Juliet, with a boy, Tony, and a girl, Maria, from opposite gangs falling in love with each other, despite disapproval from their friends and family. There even is another boy who is in love with Maria, and eventually, kills Tony. The recurring theme between these two films is that often times people believe that they have found their destiny, and give up everything in