On The Sidewalk Bleeding Andy

[Andy has] [a] heart. But [he is] bleeding” (4). In contrast to the couple, if Andy were to come across a wounded person, he would aid that person no matter their affiliation, and though he is bleeding out, he still experiences sympathy, compassion, empathy, and other emotions. Andy does not understand why they are not able to relieve him. The couple decides not to help Andy due to his gang affiliation.

In 2010, a homeless man named Hugo Alfredo Tale-Yax, saved a woman who was being mugged. He collapsed on a Queens, N.Y. , sidewalk after the mugger stabbed him several times. The incident was captured on the surveillance camera and more than 20 people can be seen passing by as he lay bleeding to death. Tale-Yax was already dead when help finally arrived on the scene. It is sad to know that

The general statement made by the author, Anna Quindlen, in her work Getting Involved, is that it is vital for human beings to be apathetic, and care for one another. More specifically, the author argues that isolating oneself from local conflict will not resolve any issues. She writes, “Neighbors heard screams and shouts and the unmistakable sound of something hitting a human being…But nothing was really done until…[the] little girl was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.” In this passage, the author is suggesting that being a bystander is detrimental and can lead to severe, preventable outcomes. In conclusion, the author’s belief is a topic that need to be spoken upon more often, the society is in desperate need of compassion

On March 13th, 1964, in New York, a young woman by the name of Catherine “Kitty” Genovese was just coming home from her late shift at work. It’s three a.m., and as she’s walking to her apartment building, she notices a suspicious, hooded man some distance away. Rightfully concerned, she goes to the phone booth, aiming to call the police, but never makes it in time. She’s stabbed in the back, and then in her gut. When her screams cause the neighbors to turn the lights on, all they do

My character I’ll pick is from the story, “On the Sidewalk Bleeding” Andy is a high schooler with high standards for what he did at the end. Andy was a normal guy with a loving girlfriend named Laura. Andy seemed like a well behaved, educated kid but something he was apart of changed his life for the bad. At the beginning of the story Andy was minding his business until a member of the Guardians stabbed Andy, a member of the Royals gang, in a dark alley without even seeing Andy’s face. As Andy goes through the depressed stage/thoughts and what he will do next, a few people walk by and don’t help him. A couple even casted upon Andy laying down accepting any help he can get but instead, the couple leaves Andy where he was because he was a “Royal”.

In Steven Millhauser’s The Slap, a the sudden appearance of a serial slapper terrorizes a small commuter town. The man slaps unknowing victims then vanishes, leaving all residents on high alert. The tension and uncertainty about what is occurring leaves the town shocked, afraid, and outraged. The author uses this situation to show a theme about human interaction. The theme of The Slap is, “security is an illusion,” and the author reveals this theme by describing how the slapper's victims react, how the town reacts, and the change the town goes through before and after the slap.

I live in the small town known as none other than Bridgman. Bridgman is a peaceful town where you have an extraordinarily small chance of being a victim of crime, with only nine incidents total ever recorded, and a total population of just under twenty-three hundred, (2,300) and nice public amenities. This little town is practically perfect. Perfect in every way, all except one. I needed help, and at times, I felt cursed. I couldn’t make friends, or keep friends. This is when my hero came through for me.

The short story’s plot begins by introducing the main character Carolee Mitchell. Carolee is in her home doing her daily chores when suddenly she looks out her window to find many policeman, police dogs and police cars outside on her street. Carolee did not know what was happening so she continued on with her chores. In a few moments Carolee notices a young man drenched in blood in her garden outside. Carolee wants to call the police but questions what good it would be considering they are already on her street. She wants to call someone but none of her neighbors were home. Thinking that he was injured and maybe was not even the man the police were after, she looked out the window

Relevance to audience: Many of us in this class are around the age of nineteen, the same age that Dana Roppo was when she was attacked. She only wanted a ride home when she was nearly killed. Like many other victims of Chicago crime, she was not expecting it. Crime in one city affects crime in every city. The stories of the crimes in this city is much like the story of the crime in our own city. Although the Greater Houston area is not considered to be as dangerous place to live, we experience the same dangers as Chicago. Heed these warnings as such. Dana Roppo was not expecting to be stabbed.

Can progress be made without conflict? In stories with conflict present, sometimes only little progress is made but, other stories major progress can be made with conflict. I believe that you can not have progression without a conflict, Because of the story On The Sidewalk Bleeding, from a life experience, and from research.

In "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" by Evan Hunter, Andy is a character who struggles with his identity and societal expectations. Initially, Andy is portrayed as a member of the Royals gang, but as the story progresses, it becomes clear that he grapples with his sense of self. Despite his gang affiliation, Andy yearns for recognition beyond his label. Consequently, when he is stabbed and left bleeding on the sidewalk, Andy reflects on his life and regrets. In this moment of vulnerability, he wishes for others to see him as an individual rather than just a member of the gang.

I truly connected to your writing when bodies must learn how to survive in the streets. How the streets can take your body with a simple mistake of being at the wrong place at

First the story makes you sympathize for the two main characters that find themselves in a new relationship. Meanwhile, the song in the background sings, “Hey my darlin’ hey my sweet…. Today’s the day when Jonny met June.” Viewers fall for the adorable love story, aided by the charming tune, but once the PSA reveals Evan, the shooter, the melody takes on an eerie mood. No longer do onlookers feel love, now they feel guilt, because “while [they] were watching Evan, a student was showing signs of planning a shooting. But no one noticed.” As the audience re-watches, the whole story now highlights Evan. Fear starts to fill the watchers’ minds as they think, “How did I not notice?” and “could this happen in my school?” Evocatively, the PSA makes the spectators feel infatuation, liability, and

Meanwhile, the Golden State Killer terrorized his victims, stealing jewelry and photographs of them all while wearing a ski mask to conceal his identity. For one woman, the trauma never allowed her to forget what happened in 1977. Although the crime occurred over forty years ago, Ms. Linda O’Dell constantly looked over her shoulder in fear that the killer would be standing next her without her acknowledgement (Medina and Del Real). While Ms. O’Dell’s life continued normally, she did not feel safe wherever she went, and humans need the sense of comfort and security; however, Ms. O’Dell did not have that but instead her fear and cautious mind reflected on her

Although one may be affiliated with a certain classification, sect, or group, in the end, no matter who someone is, human lives are all of equal importance. In On the Sidewalk Bleeding, a short story by Evan Hunter, Hunter uses a variety literary devices to give the reader a feeling of compassion for the protagonist. The story is about a young boy who is also a “Royals” gang member, Andy. Andy is lying in a dark, rainy alley after being stabbed by an opposing gang. He is hopeless and begins to realize he is dying. Emotions of sadness and regret swamp his mind. Notwithstanding Andy was associated with a gang, the reader learns more about who he truly is as the story continues and discovers that he has a heart of gold. In