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West Side Story Questions and Answers

What is a complete character analysis of Tony from West Side Story, and what is the significance of "Maria" to the story?

Who is snapping their fingers in the very opening scene on the playground in West Side Story?

In West Side Story, what tone is set by the song, "Jet Song"?

What is the full character analysis of Maria in West Side Story? sources, descriptions, anything relating to Maria.

In West Side Story, why does Riff ask Tony to the dance as an his lieutenant?

What are the values in West Side Story toward religion, women, marriage, and violence?

In the song "America" from the musical West Side Story, how do Anita and Rosalie feel about America?

In  "Cool" from West Side Story, where is there evidence of the characters struggling?

What makes West Side Story a tragic play?

How would you describe the dominant acting style in West Side Story?

Jets or Sharks? I was just wondering on what others' point of veiw was on what side was better? I think the Sharks are better beacsue they dont cause as much trouble as the Jets do... Plus they didnt start the killings the Jets did and the Jets decided to critisize them for coming to America? What is your view?

What are some examples of authority figures being ignored and how they are ignored in West Side Story?

How is pathos relevant to the characters in West Side Story?