Evan Hunter On The Sidewalk Bleeding Analysis

When we are faced with a moral dilemma, our illusion clashes with reality causing us to learn more about our true self. It is then that we become unable to sustain our illusions, and therefore lose a part of our perceived identity. Through On the Rainy River, Tim O’Brien reflects upon his illusion of courage, and his clash with reality, which caused him to realize his “secret reservoir of courage” didn’t hold much. Upon his realization, Tim lost a significant part of his perceived identity- his courage.

Murder usually happens because people can't accept others. However, in the short story, “On The Sidewalk Bleeding”, if at least one person would have considered helping Andy and not turn their backs on him. He would have lived. “On the sidewalk” Bleeding was written by Evan Hunter. Evan hunter's lesson of the story is self-identity, this is the main theme of the story because it is built around why Andy was stabbed. Andy was stabbed because he was wearing a purple jacket with the word royals on the back. The royals are a gang, their rivals are called the guardians. The author showed a few symbols in the story, but the main one is Andy's jacket. The jacket is the main symbol because without it there would be no story.

The young man in the poem loses his identity as he develops into the ruthless world of adulthood with its dehumanizing competition of ‘money-hungry, back-stabbing’ and ‘so-and-so.’ These exaggerated words and clichés

In the story we see the development of the young man into adulthood and responsibility. He seems to be a fair headed person but once Death begins to give him riches and fame we see that the young man's behavior begins to change. Since it seems that the young man never really has to work for his riches he begins to take his fame and wealth, and his godfather for granted. This is demonstrated three times in the story, once when the king becomes ill, second when the princess becomes sick herself and is in need of a physician and finally when the young doctor is shown his candle of life.

In the short story "Traplines" the writer, Eden Robinson, shows the internal conflict the main character, Will, has trouble in finding his true identity by showing his relationships with the Smythe 's, his family, and his friends.

In the story “On the Sidewalk Bleeding” by Evan Hunter, the theme of titles are not as important as they seem is conveyed by literary elements of flashback and symbolism.

The main theme of the story “On The Sidewalk Bleeding” is identity. Andy is frustrated at everyone for not giving him a chance of how people identify him. He wants to die known as just Andy, not a member gang of the ‘Royals’. In the line “He was not a Royal. He was simply Andy” tells me that Andy was a person who had dreams like getting married to his girlfriend Laura, having kids and travelling, living in Bronx. But since he’s in a gang and wore a Royal purple jacket with pride, people assumed he was just another gang member. They didn’t realise Andy was a regular guy wanting to live a normal life. When Andy joined the ‘Royals’ he felt so proud and accepted, little did he know in the end it would be that main reason that cost his life.

Everyone in a lifetime goes through a tough experience in life in which they might think no one else really understands, since no one else has walked on the same footsteps as them. “When Andrew Johnson was fourteen, he and his brother were sold as servants to a tailor, they had to work for him and in return they would get food, clothing and shelter. After 2 years the boys ran away” (“Andrew Johnson”). Johnson, for

In the short story "Traplines" the writer, Eden Robinson, shows the internal conflict the main character, Will, has trouble in finding his true identity by showing his relationships with the Smythe's, his family, and his friends.

The search for identity is a seemingly difficult task. There are numerous challenges preventing many from discovering who they are. In Collier’s short story Marigolds, the author uses the narrator’s transformation to show that during stressful times, one's true identity is established. The narrator gives a description of her childhood in the exposition of the story. Lizabeth described her childhood as, “After our few chores around the tumbledown shanty, Joey and I were free to run wild in the sun with other children similarly situated. For the most part, those days are ill-defined in my memory, running together and coming like a fresh water-color painting left out in the rain” (Collier 24). Lizabeth recalls living a leisurely childhood in Maryland. The author’s use of characterization is significant because it gives the reader insight into the life of the narrator. Lizabeth frolics with the other kids in the neighborhood and has a relaxed life. Sometimes Lizabeth harasses Miss Lottie

Throughout life, there are those who struggle to find out who they are and their path for life. However, this same struggle can be seen in a lot of literature. For example, two selections where this internal struggle can be seen is the short story "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?" and the poem "White Lies".

2. How is Andy dealing with the tragedy? Do you agree or disagree with his method of coping?

“Gangs have morphed from social organizations into full-fledged criminal enterprises” (Thomas, 2009, para 5). Gangs are highly sophisticated and more dangerous then ever. The number one reason to join a gang is money; and 95 percent of gangs profit comes from drug dealing

Unfortunately, Andy’s courage is often tested. It takes great courage to hold onto one’s humanity when he is faced with trying and troublesome situations. One of the greatest tests of Andy’s courage was his two year struggle with a group of men called the Sisters who took an unwelcome liking to Andy. Despite Andy's refusal to