On The Sidewalk Bleeding Symbolism
William Shakespeare once said, “We know what we are, but not what we may be.” Evan Hunter’s Message in “On the Sidewalk, Bleeding is about the misplacement of identity. Hunter’s use of symbolism has a profound effect on the reader’s understanding of the story. The theme of the story is wonderfully written resulting in a clear message to the reader.
Andy’s bright purple jacket is a contributing factor to his death. As Andy lay in wet alley he begins to wonder, “Had they stabbed him, Andy or had they only stabbed the jacket and the title” (213). During Andy’s final moments he experiences a brief epiphany. Andy now knows that it was not his identity that been the target rather his title that came with the jacket. Furthermore, the Guardians did
Andy’s bright purple jacket is a contributing factor to his death. As Andy lay in wet alley he begins to wonder, “Had they stabbed him, Andy or had they only stabbed the jacket and the title” (213). During Andy’s final moments he experiences a brief epiphany. Andy now knows that it was not his identity that been the target rather his title that came with the jacket. Furthermore, the Guardians did