Ineed a long essay about romeo and juliet compared to west side story

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story both have a lot in common as well as major differences that set them apart. Although West Side Story is a direct rendition of Shakespeare's original play, many of the themes and symbols are altered to fit the modern perspective. The characters have a direct correlation to each other, yet racial issues give them a new light. Many of the events also reflect each other, yet small differences give them uniqueness. West Side Story differs from Romeo and Juliet in characterizations, plot sequences, and themes. Romeo and Juliet, the classic piece of literature, and West Side Story, the iconic sixties musical show clear resemblances. Whether it be for the two rivalries, the star-crossed lovers, or the intense violence between them it's very clear how similar they are. For example, focusing on the diverse opposing groups between the two texts really shows how similar a play written in 1595 can be to a twentieth-century movie. When looking through a Postcolonial lens, both Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story use tribe rivalries to drive the plot.