Romeo and Juliet vs. West Side Story

Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story, two timeless dramas that will live forever. Although both of these stories have many similarities, there are also many differences. These differences include the differences in sililoquy, the fact that Maria doesn't die, the fact that we never see Tony or Maria's parents, as well as the issues of marriage, the importance of gangs and families to each story. To understand these differences, I have read and/or watched …

…Side Story and Romeo and Juliet were identical love tales. Of course, not counting the fact that West Side Story is obviously updated. I hope that my report on the differences between the two has finally cleared this up. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to write this report and I certainly learned a lot from it. I hope you've enjoyed it. Romeo and Juliet versus West Side Story Kirk Forte' Period 6 Mrs. Searles 2/9/97 (Final Draft)