Anita's Role in West Side Story

The video discusses the superiority of West Side Story over Romeo and Juliet, focusing on character depth, narrative improvements, and cultural representation. The host, Matt, highlights Anita's role as a pivotal character, emphasizing her impact on the story and representation of the Puerto Rican community. The video concludes with a call for viewer engagement and further discussion.

What is the main topic of the video?

• An analysis of Disney movies

• A review of Shakespeare's plays

• A comparison between West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet

• A discussion on Christmas decorations

Why is the speaker excited about the new West Side Story remake?

• It is a horror film

• It features a new soundtrack

• It combines his interests in Disney, Shakespeare, musicals, and movies

• It is a Christmas-themed movie

What is a key difference between the conflicts in West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet?

• West Side Story's conflict is about a love triangle

• Romeo and Juliet's conflict is about a business rivalry

• Romeo and Juliet's conflict is based on a forgotten feud

• West Side Story has no conflict

What is unique about the supporting characters in West Side Story?

• They have strong motivations and their own lives

• They are all related to the main characters

• They are all villains

• They have no motivations

Why is Anita considered a significant character in West Side Story?

• She is a background character

• She is the villain

• She has a flashy role and memorable songs

• She is the main character

How did Anita's role impact the Puerto Rican community?

• It provided a non-stereotypical representation by a Puerto Rican actress

• It was a stereotypical representation

• It was not significant

• It was played by a non-Puerto Rican actress

How does Anita compare to characters in Romeo and Juliet?

• She is exactly like Juliet

• She is similar to Romeo

• She is similar to the Nurse but also represents other characters

• She has no counterpart in Romeo and Juliet

What drives Anita's actions in West Side Story?

• Her optimism and belief in love

• Her desire for revenge

• Her hatred for the Jets

• Her ambition to become a leader

What does the speaker encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Watch another video

• Subscribe to the channel

• Write an essay in the comments

• Ignore the video