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6 symbols in West Side Story
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Knife
The knife symbolizes hatred rivalry between the gangs. Bernardo bought a knife to the rumble even though the rule was not to. This cost him his life as well as Riffs.
Money
A Gun
When Tony and Maria decided to run away together, they go to Doc in order to get some money to survive. This money represents the idea of hope and new life in the country. It also symbolizes Docs' generosity and helpfulness to Tony and Maria.
Chino killed Tony using a gun. He killed him out of hatred, revenge and jealousy. Chino was supposed to marry Maria. But Tony and Maria were having an affair behind his back. Also he wanted revenge because Tony killed his brother Bernardo.
Bathrobe
Six Symbols in West Side Story
Maria's dress was hidden under the bathrobe This represents how she hides her love for Tony from Bernardo and the other Sharks. And her loyalty to Tony.
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Theme
Impulses are the roots of violence that humankind witness.
This theme relates to the gun and knife the most because all of the deaths and acts of violence are based on impulses. Those impulses are the main causes of violence we witness today.
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The Dress
Maria's dress represents the love Tony and Maria share and how far they will go for love. They would do anything to stay together.