Are the jets American west side story?

Answer 1

They were one of the two rival street gangs. Tony, the male lead, is a member of the Jets. The Sharks are first generation Puerto Ricans. The rivalry beween these two gangs reflects the rivalry between the Montagues and Capulets in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Answer 2

They were born in AMerica but their parents are from other countries... For instance Bernardo talks about the Jet boys like this "Your mother's a pol, your fathers a swede but you were born here that's all that you need AND US FOREIGNERS!" I hope that helps! :)

Answer 3

Yes. Although Bernardo refers to Tony as a Pollack, in order to remind him that they all come from immigrant stock.

Answer 4

Baby John, A-Rab, Riff,