"Romeo and Juliet" and "West Side Story" share parallel characters, as the latter is a modern adaptation of the former set in a different context.
Here are the corresponding characters:
Romeo and Juliet:
West Side Story:
- Tony (analogous to Romeo)
- Maria (analogous to Juliet)
- Bernardo (analogous to Tybalt)
- Riff (analogous to Mercutio)
- Doc (analogous to Friar Laurence)
- Anita (analogous to The Nurse)
These characters play similar roles in both stories, and the themes of love, conflict, and tragedy are evident in both "Romeo and Juliet" and "West Side Story." The parallels between the characters contribute to the timeless nature of the narrative and its ability to be reimagined in different cultural and historical contexts.