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West Side Story

West Side Story. Film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. Set in New York City during the 1950s. Academy Award winner for “Best Picture” in 1961. Jets (Caucasians) vs. Sharks (Puerto Ricans). West Side Story explores the following themes:. a) The danger of bad associations.

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West Side Story

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  1. West Side Story

  2. Film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet Set in New York City during the 1950s Academy Award winner for “Best Picture” in 1961

  3. Jets (Caucasians) vs. Sharks (Puerto Ricans)

  4. West Side Story explores the following themes: a) The danger of bad associations b) The risks of unreasoning and hasty revenge c) The risks and futility of fighting

  5. d) The evils of prejudice e) The problems inherent in disrespect for authority

  6. West Side Story vs. Romeo and Juliet Characters Tony Romeo Maria Juliet Tybalt Bernardo Riff Mercutio Chino Paris Doc Friar Laurence Baby John Benvolio Anita Nurse

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