Monday, December 7, 2009

WEST SIDE STORY - Day 3 Viewing

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Answer the questions below based on our day 3 viewing of West Side Story. Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation. Answer in complete sentences.


1. What tune do the Sharks whistle as they leave Doc's drugstore? (Answer in a complete sentence.)

a) Dixie b) My Country Tis of Thee c) Gee Officer Krupke d) I Feel Pretty e)None of the previous answers


2. Why do they whistle that particular tune at that particular time?


3. Explain Maria's feelings when she sings "I Feel Pretty". (Click on, or copy and paste the link below for the lyrics.)

http://www.lyricsondemand.com/soundtracks/w/westsidestorymusicallyrics/ifeelprettylyrics.html


4. Why does Maria want Tony to stop the rumble?


5. During their mock wedding, Tony and Maria sing "One Hand, One Heart". How does the song fit this particular moment in the scene? (Click on, or copy and paste the link below for the lyrics.)

http://www.metrolyrics.com/one-hand-one-heart-lyrics-westside-story.html


6. The Rumble - Contrasted here is the peace between Maria and Tony with the song recap "Tonight", and then the Jets and Sharks and their version of a more fierce, fighting song of "Tonight". How does this help us see the problem in the story yet to come?


7. What happens when Tony tries to stop the fight? Describe in detail.


8. Why did Tony do what he did in this scene?


9. Why does Tony's action further complicate the problem between Tony and Maria?






WEST SIDE STORY - Day 2 Viewing


west-side-story-0903-pp05.jpgReflecting on day 2 of West Side Story answer the questions below in complete sentences. Check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.


1. What happens at the dance between Maria and Tony?
2. How does Bernardo react when he sees Maria and Tony together at the dance?
3. What doe Riff challenge Bernardo to at the dance?
4. Who is Anybody? Why does she have this name?
5. How does the music and dance portray the culture of Puerto Rico in the song, "America"?
6. What is the meaning of the song "Tonight" sung by Tony and Maria?
7. What is a juvenile delinquent?
8. "Gee Officer Krupke" deals with juvenile delinquency. What are the Jets saying about juvenile delinquents throughout the song?

Use the links from the previous assignments for help.