Reaction Paper About The Movie Grease

When most people think of the term “grease”, they think of the thick, oily substance used in cooking or on cars. The dictionary definition of this term is completely different to what comes to my mind when I hear this word. This word instantly generates memories and scenes of my childhood. To me, “grease” is the title of one of the best movies ever produced. Growing up, I would watch this film almost every day. Grease is a 1978 musical about a group of seniors at Rydell High School. It is about the life of high schoolers in the 50’s. Each character in this film plays a distinctive role, but the two that stood out most to me were Sandy and Rizzo. Though Sandy and Rizzo both taught important lessons in the film, they have a different mindset and approach.
The two main female characters in the film Grease, Sandy and Rizzo, have some similar qualities, yet are completely different. This film portrays stereotypes and relationship drama that teenagers experience throughout high school. It has real life encounters, which is why the movie is so popular and relatable. Sandy Olsson and Betty

It portrays real life encounters that teenagers can relate to. High school girls can classify themselves as a Sandy or a Rizzo. Sandy is the sweet and innocent school girl while Rizzo is the bold and rebellious chick. Everyone is analyzed from their physical features to their mental personalities. People are also put into categories based on the decisions they make. It is important to stay true to yourself and not give into peer pressure. Sandy and Rizzo helped form and shape me into the young woman I am today. I have gone through similar experiences in high school myself and made the right decision because of these two characters. Although, they are two completely different people, they both positively affected my life in some way. Though I see myself more in Sandy, I can also learn and grow from Rizzo and her