In English class we are learning about " Culture Identity " . A topic I find very interesting and important. We study the reading " Guava " from Esmeralda Santiago and also, we read: " The myth of a Latin Woman " by Judith Ortiz Cofer. Both readings were great. Now, we are learning more about Puertorican culture. Therefore, we are watching a movie that talks about it. The title of the movie is " West Side Story ". The movie which is a musical, explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks. Two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. The members of the Sharks from Puerto Rico are taunted by the Jets. A Polish-American working class group. This represents the differences between the groups and how they would be in a constant battle because of the different colors of skin and their origins. I'm beginning to love the movie and I can't wait to finish watching it. So far, what I have learned in class is that no matter what, you should be proud of what you are and where you're from. It doesn't matter what color of skin, accent, or style you have, as long as you stay true to yourself, everything will be okay. We should all focus on our values and how we are as human beings instead of being judgmental of everything and everybody.
Here's the trailer of the movie " West Side Story " :
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