The west side story revolves around the lives of blue collar workers in new york in early 1960s.
At that time, many immigrants from various backgrounds come and live in new York seeking job opportunities. Racial tension arise when local people feel that the immigrants started taking the available jobs and increase the rate of their unemployment.
He convinced Louis XIV to order Hyacinthe Rigaud to paint a portrait of him. This painting was meant not to show Louis' character but to glorify the absolute monarchy.