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Story: West Side Story
West Side Story was an acclaimed and popular Broadway musical in 1959 and then Hollywood film in 1961. Based on the story of Romeo and Juliette, it is the story of an ill-fated and impossible love between Tony and Maria whose families and communities are at war with each other.
The conflict in this story is encapsulated in this song, an argument between Maria and her best friend, Anita. Maria had fallen in love with Tony, a boy from the rival gang. Maria's brother, Bernardo, was also Anita's boyfriend.
Page 1: Introduction 
Caption: West Side Story
Narration: West Side Story was a Broadway hit in 1957 and a very successful movie in 1961.
Page 2: Maria and Tony are in Love 
Caption: Maria and Tony are in love
Narration: Inspired by Romeo and Juliet, it's a tragic love story.
Page 3: Sharks and the Jets 
Caption: Rival gangs: The Sharks and The Jets
Narration: The story begins with two gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, fighting for control of their streets.
Page 4: Maria and Tony Meet 
Caption: Maria and Tony meet at the dance
Narration: Maria and Tony meet at a dance and are attracted to one another.
Page 5: Their Love Creates Conflict
Caption: Maria and Tony meet at the dance
Narration: But they have a big problem: they come from rival gangs.
Page 6: description 
Caption: Tony kills Bernardo, Anita's boyfriend and Maria's brother
Narration: Their love leads to violence and then a fight where Tony kills Bernardo. It's terrible.
Page 7: A Boy Like That (video) 
Caption: Maria feels loyalty to Anita, but she's in love with Tony
Narration: Maria's friend Anita is right in the middle of the conflict. Maria is loyal to Anita, but she loves Tony.
Page 8: description
Caption: caption
Narration: What would you like to talk about.
