REPRESENTATION

WEST SIDE STORY

Representation is one of the techniques of making a film more dramatic and full of stories and emotions. Film makers create stories through the experiences they had from the world. They later make story from it and share it to the world in a creative way. 

In the movie "West Side Story" where it talked about the rivalry The musical explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. The members of the Sharks, from Puerto Rico, are taunted by the Jets, a Caucasian gang. The young protagonist, Tony, a former member of the Jets and best friend of the gang leader, Riff, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. 

How were the boys represented in this movie?

Well. for me, the boys in the movies were the symbol of hardship and rivalry. Boys before are much more masculine and had firm hold on their decisions. The boys were very particular on having power and authority. They needed to experience superiority. 

How were the girls represented in this movie?

The girls in contrast were much inferior with the boys. They were not as powerful as the boys. When in love, the girls should follow what their olders would want for them.