She reminds me of a west side story. How can I explore this connection further?

Perhaps it's her personality. The story is full of strong emotions, love, and conflict. If she is someone who is very expressive with her feelings, whether it's love or anger, just like the characters in 'West Side Story', then that could be the link. For instance, if she stands up for what she believes in passionately, like Maria in the story.

There's no way to tell exactly who Maria is just from this statement. She could be anyone the speaker knows, like a friend, a neighbor or a love interest.

To explore the 'neurose' of your first story more deeply, consider your own state of mind when you wrote it. Were you going through a difficult time? Did you have any unfulfilled desires or unresolved issues? These could have seeped into the story. Then, look at the story's plot structure. If it's convoluted or full of unexpected twists, it might be a manifestation of the 'neurose' within you at the time of writing. You can also ask others who have read the story for their impressions. Maybe they noticed something about the 'neurose' that you didn't.

I think it could be that the settings or characters in 'West Side Story' have parallels or connections to those in 'Somewhere'. Or perhaps the music or style of the two have some similarities.

There might be no connection at all. 'West Side Story' is a well-known musical, while 'A Rab' could be something very specific or less-known, and it's not clear how they would be related. Maybe it's a reference to a very niche aspect that most people aren't familiar with.

If 'beymer' is a proper name, perhaps it could be the name of someone involved in the production of 'West Side Story', like an actor, a crew member, or a director with that name.

The 'Life Magazine' could have been involved in promoting 'West Side Story'. It might have printed reviews or previews of the musical. Maybe it helped to create hype around the show by highlighting the unique aspects of the story, such as the modern take on Romeo and Juliet set in a New York City gang context. It could also have run articles on the cultural impact of 'West Side Story' when it first came out, discussing how it influenced fashion, music, or the way people thought about urban life.

The music in 'West Side Story' is intertwined with Maria's character. It sets the mood for her story arc. Her love story with Tony is told through the music. The harmonious tunes when she is with Tony and the more tense music during the conflicts all contribute to our understanding of Maria. The music also reflects the cultural background of the story, and Maria is at the center of this musical and cultural tapestry. It gives her a unique identity within the musical.

They might share some common themes or elements related to love, relationships, and social issues.

It's hard to say for sure. It could be that Abi Carter performed in a production of West Side Story or was influenced by its themes and characters. Without more context, it's difficult to provide a definite answer.