English, 15.07.2020 01:01 medintiffany413
After her English class discussion of the literary elements of Romeo and Juliet, Jill observes the parallels between Shakespeare's tragedy and one of her favorite movies, West Side Story, set in New York City in the mid-1950s.
For a class assignment, Jill chooses to research the similarities in literary elements between Shakespeare's tragedy and West Side Story.
Read Jill's notes comparing the two works and answer the question.
I. Plot parallelsâtragedies with conflict between two families from different backgrounds A. West Side Storyâimmigrant families who spoke different languages; Romeo and JulietâCapulets and Montagues B. Introâboth begin with street brawls to set the action, followed by a dance attended by the main characters and their families II. Subplots A. Unplanned/unexpected actions follow misinformation B. Feigned deaths, suicidal responses III. Main Charactersâboth include archetypal young lovers whose families do not approve of their union A. Lovers meet at a dance, fall in love; maidens are wooed in a âbalcony/fire escapeâ scene B. West Side Storyâlovers mimic marriage in a bridal shop; Romeo and Julietâlovers are secretly married by a friar IV. Supporting characters A. Female protagonists' nurse/best friend--similarities in how both are treated B. Male protagonists' friendsâloyal but with tragic results
Which of the following themes would readers expect to find treated with similar emphasis in both Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story? humankind's
A)powerlessness against authority
B) humankind's capacity to love
C)humankind's expressive nature
D) humankind's response to acts of charity
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