Gang and West Side Story

Compare and Contrast Essay In "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" the writer gives a sense of loneliness. A vast emptiness in Andy. As he laid there, sorrow and pain overwhelmed him. Laying on the piercing sidewalk all he thought of was Laura. Laura symbolized something much more intricate than just love. It was so powerful that Andy wasn't trying to survive for himself, but for Laura. Laura was his destination, motivation, and treasure. As Andy laid on the cold sidewalk, being overwhelmed by emotions, he pondered on his past and how the materialistic aspect of being part of the Royals was nothing compared to the bond he had with Laura. Laura could symbolize many different things for many people. As for myself, Laura was his life, his reason of existence and survival. The bond that he had created with the Royals was no more than 'business' if you will. The author doesn't emphasize on the unbreakable bond that the gang members felt toward each other. After evaluating some main points in West Side Story I feel that the author elaborated a lot on the inseparable bond that the Jets had with each other. The story was very light weight, and there was a very up beat feel to it. The boys were very cocky, but it seemed that together they could take over the world. The Jets felt that if one of them went down they all did. Everything that they did was for each other. The author emphasized the bond that the Jets had quite frequently. The boys had such a bond and the gang was a part of them that they never wanted to lose. One of the ways that the stories are alike is that both gangs felt that they were the very best. You saw this by how the boys acted and thought about the gang. They were so proud to show off that they were a part of that certain gang. There was a sense of accomplishment felt by the young men. Another way the two stories were alike is how they had a certain gang