However, unlike Usnavi, she wants to stay in Washington Heights whereas he wants to get away. Another difference is that Usnavi has found a community in Washington Heights, while Nina has not found a community in Stanford and may never find it.
At the end of the movie, both Nina and Usnavi learn to stop chasing the past. He realizes the slim possibility of bliss in the Dominican republic is not worth giving up his true home for. This makes Nina appreciate her education, despite its hardships. She plans to return to Stanford, this time, not as an escape from Washington Heights and its poverty, but with the intention to return and help the underprivileged kids like herself get access to a good education.
This way she moves forward while not abandoning her community at home. In the Heights is worth the watch. So do yourself and your local theater a favor and go to see this movie. Photo by jurvetson. Mission Store. In addition to growing a team of under authors, she also reviews books by authors of all ages in such genres as realistic fiction, romance, science fiction, and young adult. Some of her favorite authors are Jane Austen, C. Lewis, J.
Please Login to comment. Connect with:. Notify of. Privacy Policy. Anthony Ramos' character initially dreams about returning to his native Dominican Republic but changes his mind while running a bodega in the uppermost part of Manhattan.
By the end, Usnavi stays put in New York City, a decision that connects to the film's themes about community, pride, and legacy. In the Heights centers primarily on Usnavi, but he's symbolic of the spirit that energizes the neighborhood. Ramos' character reveals his appreciation and gratitude for the community Abuela, Claudia Olga Merediz , and similarly treats long-time friends with respect, whether it's Stanford student Nina Rosario Leslie Grace , local pal Benny Corey Hawkins , or the socially-conscious character Sonny Gregory Diaz IV.
During In the Heights , Usnavi dreams of an ideal life in the Dominican Republic, primarily because he's emotionally invested in reviving his late father's restaurant.
When Abuela Claudia passes away and leaves a winning lottery ticket for Usnavi, though, his motivations unsurprisingly change, especially upon developing a blossoming romance with his neighborhood crush, Vanessa Morales Melissa Barrera. Ramos' character receives a happy ending, but some In the Heights viewers may be under the impression that he abandoned his life-long dream. Usnavi stays in Washington Heights because his love for the community overpowers his nostalgia for the past.
Importantly, various social circumstances transpire, which allows for an organic shift in his worldview during In the Heights. For example, when Claudia passes away , which is a devastating loss for Usnavi, the neighborhood bonds together to create positive change.
Specifically, Nina steps up to unofficially become one of Washington Heights' most influential female mentors, as she not only overcomes her feelings of disappointment after leaving Stanford but also commits herself to help the undocumented dreamer Sonny. Throughout In the Heights , Usnavi makes it clear that his grand plan involves uplifting the community, even if it's by leaving and asking someone like Sonny to consider a life outside Manhattan.
By In the Heights' ending, everything comes together for Usnavi, with the character Vanessa functioning as the narrative wildcard. She takes a proactive approach with her fashion industry goals, which results in a heartfelt reunion with Ramos' character and a life epiphany for both. Aside from Usnavi's loyalty to Washington Heights, he stays because of personal pride and practical reasons, too.
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