Simimlarities Between West Side Story
In the streets and apartments of New York City, and in the roads and castles of Verona, we witness the story of two love struck opposites who are molded and trapped in a world of social differences. This is the basis behind William Shakespeare and Arthur Laurent’s works, West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet. Although written hundreds of years apart, both pieces posses similar aspects, but yet have unique individuality. Heroism, young love, and hatred are just some of the common themes that are expressed in both pieces. West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet both have their share of tragic heroes. The characters in Romeo and Juliet are tragic heroes because they are basically good human beings who must suffer and loose all that they have because of the flaws in their character. In the West Side Story, Tony is an example of the tragic hero because he also gave his life to be with the one he loved. Both plots are centered around the same young love of opposite members of society. The young girl from the Capulets/Jets with protecti
The most clearly noticeable difference between William West Side Story and Arthur Laurent’s pieces is the way in which their characters solve their problems and the results. In West Side Story, when Tony ‘supposedly” finds out about what happened to Maria, he does not let his grief overpower him to do something he might surely regret like Romeo did in Shakespeare’s work. Instead Tony lets fate decide what will happen to him. This is the same for Maria, who unlike Juliet responded positively to adversity. Another key difference is that in West Side Story, the characters make more mature decisions which in turn prolongs their life. One of the greatest works in classical literature, and one the greatest works in modern theater collaborate to form an outstanding tale of love, hate, death, and betrayal. With numerous similarities and differences West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet are two truly remarkable pieces. ve parents falls in love with the young boy from the Montague/Sharks. The two works share the young love con
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