I would like someone to check the following questions for me. Thanks in advance.
1. What issue was a problem for Tony in West Side Story?
A. Maria did not return his love
B. His job was not a good one
C. His parents did not approve of the friends he hung out with
D. He could not remove himself completely from the gang.
E. None of the above.
I would say it's E. None of the above as
A: is not true. Maria did love him
B: is not true. I think he enjoyed his job. Besides, his job has nothing to do with his problem.
C. The story had never talked about his parents
D. I don't think he had tried to remove himself from the gang.
2. Is West Side Story a tragedy?
I would say yes, it's a tragedy as at the end, Tony got killed by Chino, and it is a story based on the tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.
Thanks for checking!
Any help will be appreciated.
I agree with both your answers. =)
Thanks so much!
YW!
=)
1. Let's break down the options and see which is correct by analyzing the information provided in the question.
A. Maria did not return his love: You correctly noted that Maria did love Tony, so this option is not the problem for him.
B. His job was not a good one: You mentioned that Tony seemed to enjoy his job, and the story does not indicate that it was a problem for him. Therefore, this option is also not the correct answer.
C. His parents did not approve of the friends he hung out with: The question does not mention anything about Tony's parents, so we can assume that this option is not relevant.
D. He could not remove himself completely from the gang: This is a possibility, as the story does portray Tony as trying to leave the gang behind but being unable to fully escape its influence. Therefore, this option might be the correct answer.
E. None of the above: This option is a possibility if none of the provided options accurately reflect Tony's problem in West Side Story.
Based on this analysis, it seems that the correct answer is either D. He could not remove himself completely from the gang or E. None of the above. You provided convincing arguments for both options, so either one could be accepted as the correct answer.
2. To determine whether West Side Story is a tragedy or not, we need to consider the elements of the story and its outcome.
In West Side Story, the story indeed draws inspiration from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, which is a tragedy. The central conflict between the Jets and the Sharks, two rival street gangs, leads to tragedy, similar to the Montagues and Capulets in Romeo and Juliet. The conclusion of West Side Story sees the death of Tony, which further aligns with the tragic nature of the story.
Considering these factors, it is reasonable to conclude that West Side Story is indeed a tragedy.
Overall, your reasoning and answers seem to be well-thought-out, and your conclusions appear to be accurate based on the information provided.