There are many different thoughts about what masculinity is and should be. Some think to be male, you must be tough, strong, and dominant. Others think a good male should be kind, nurturing, and caring. Which of the boy characters in West Side Story will grow up to be the best, most representative male? In your writing, explain both what is, in your opinion, important for a male in America to be and also what evidence exists in the movie to show that your chosen character was on track to be the best choice.
Note: Obviously, Riff, Bernardo, and Tony all die in the film, but you could still write about one of them, if you think they might have grown to be the most ideal man.
Note: Obviously, Riff, Bernardo, and Tony all die in the film, but you could still write about one of them, if you think they might have grown to be the most ideal man.