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 rising action is when the 3 person (drunken man, the couple and the old lady) come to the scene and either failed to help him or just did see him at all.
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
The name Andy is a diminutive form of Andrew. Andrew originates in ancient Greek and means manly.
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Candy, dandy, handy, sandy. Andy Candy Dandy Handy Randy Sandy Brandy
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The purpose of using italics in "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" is to emphasize specific words or phrases, like highlighting the thoughts and feelings of the protagonist Andy. It helps to show his inner turmoil and desperation as he grapples with his situation and reflects on his identity.
Andy was a sixteen year old teenager boy who gets stabbed by one of the Guardian's gang's knife over his heart (his ribs) and lays on the sidewalk bleeding. He gets stabbed by them because he is part of The Royal's gang and they are rivals.
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.
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.
I think the author included the old lady in the story given that she doesn't see or hear Andy at all. This is because the author is trying Andy to probably think her as Laura his girlfriend in his condition.
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.
The conflict in "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" by Evan Hunter is both external and internal. Externally, the conflict arises from Andy's gang affiliation and the consequences of being stabbed by a rival gang. Internally, the conflict stems from Andy's struggle to reconcile his sense of identity as a Royal with his desire to be recognized as an individual beyond his gang affiliation.
The rising action is when the 3 person (drunken man, the couple and the old lady) come to the scene and either failed to help him or just did see him at all.
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
His name is Andy...?