In "On the Sidewalk Bleeding," taking off the jacket symbolizes Andy's struggle with his identity and the societal labels imposed on him. The jacket, representing his affiliation with a gang, becomes a burden as he faces the consequences of violence and seeks to assert his individuality. By removing it, Andy hopes to escape the expectations tied to his gang identity, yearning for recognition as a person rather than just a gang member. This act underscores his desire for autonomy and humanity in a moment of crisis.
The jacket ( his royal jacket ) , the rain , the knife that killed him , Laura
The irony in "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" is that the protagonist, Andy, is seriously injured and dying, but nobody helps him because they assume he is just a gang member due to the jacket he is wearing. This highlights the superficial judgments people make based on appearances, ultimately leading to a tragic outcome.
I think that the cop only saw the symbolism on the jacket but he didn't know that he wanted to be a Royal. Only Laura was the one that knew that he wanted to be known as Andy and not a gang member of the royal
1. Boy bleeding in the rain 2. All those people visit him 3. Andy wants to take the jacket off 4. When Laura finds him in the alley 5. When the policeman said he was a royal
The important realization that Andy makes as he lay dying was that he didn't want to be part of The Royal's gang anymore. So he took out his jacket and he felt like he was independent as he lays dying.
Andy was hopeful because he thought he wasnt going to die, until the druken man came and then he realized that he was going to die (if that makes any sense to you) He was also very proud of being a Royal (the gang) and finally when he layed on the sidewalk did he take off his jacket and become the Andy he was all along. Hope that helps!
The music video that sees Michael Jacket dancing on a sidewalk that lights up with every step is "Billie Jean." The song was released in 1983.
The author uses a sparse, apathetic style. This helps reinforce the general themes of the story (condemnation of apathy towards the nameless), and highlights the emotional turmoil of the two main characters (and perhaps the reader) through contrast.
Michael Jackson's red jacket is at his home now. The jacket was made by Deborah Nadoolman Landis. Michael Jackson's red jacket has become symbolic and praised.
Freddie and Angela did not help the couple Andy in "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" because they were members of a rival gang, the Guardians, and Andy was a member of the Royals. Gang loyalty and the fear of retaliation from their own gang likely prevented them from assisting Andy, as it would have been seen as a betrayal of their own group. Additionally, the strong sense of belonging and identity within their gang may have outweighed any personal empathy they may have felt towards Andy in that moment.
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