The proud leader of the Sharks and María's brother. He fiercely opposes Tony's romance with his sister and accepts Riff's challenge to a rumble. During the confrontation, he injures Tony, pursues him with a knife, fatally stabs Riff, and is ultimately killed by Tony.
Protective older brother and younger sister bound by family loyalty.
Committed couple navigating cultural displacement together.
Opposing gang leaders locked in a territorial feud.
Enemies whose confrontation results in mutual destruction.
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