(Be honest; Don't deceive, cheat or steal; Be reliable -- do what you say you'll do; Have the courage to do the right thing; Build a good reputation; Be loyal -- stand by your family, friends and country) 1. Anita lied to the Jets about Chino killing Maria. What role did she play in Tony's death? Do you blame her for Tony's death? RESPECT (Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule; Be tolerant of differences; Use good manners, not bad language; Be considerate of the feelings of others; Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone; Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements) 2. What role did prejudice play in this tragedy? 3. What benefit could the boys in the gangs have derived from the wise counsel of elders who they trusted? 4. After the killings, when Anita visited Doc's store, the Jets were probably just teasing her, albeit roughly. What was the unintended consequence of their action? CITIZENSHIP 5. The police in this film are presented as persons not being worthy of respect. Did this justify the gangs in flouting the law? Explain your answer.
(Be honest; Don't deceive, cheat or steal; Be reliable -- do what you say you'll do; Have the courage to do the right thing; Build a good reputation; Be loyal -- stand by your family, friends and country) 1. Anita lied to the Jets about Chino killing Maria. What role did she play in Tony's death? Do you blame her for Tony's death? RESPECT (Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule; Be tolerant of differences; Use good manners, not bad language; Be considerate of the feelings of others; Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone; Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements) 2. What role did prejudice play in this tragedy? 3. What benefit could the boys in the gangs have derived from the wise counsel of elders who they trusted? 4. After the killings, when Anita visited Doc's store, the Jets were probably just teasing her, albeit roughly. What was the unintended consequence of their action? CITIZENSHIP 5. The police in this film are presented as persons not being worthy of respect. Did this justify the gangs in flouting the law? Explain your answer.