A Comparative Analysis of Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story
Words: 940 Pages: 3 2405Introduction William Shakespeare's iconic play "Romeo and Juliet" and the mid-20th century musical "West Side Story" by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents are two of the most celebrated narratives in literature and theater. Both works encapsulate the theme of forbidden love set against the backdrop of family and societal conflict. While "Romeo and Juliet" unfolds in the medieval streets of Verona, "West Side Story" transports the narrative to the urban landscape of New York City. Despite the differences […]