Labels and Identity – On the Sidewalk Bleeding 12/20/2017

Label: A name, word, or phrase used to classify or categorize a person or thing (labels are often, but not always, inaccurate) Assumption: Something that is accepted as true before one gathers any proof that it is so Stereotype: An often incorrect assumption made about all of the members of a particular group

On the Sidewalk Bleeding Comment on the author's use of the rain in the story. Identify word choices the author uses to describe the rain. What might the rain symbolize?

On the Sidewalk Bleeding Identify three opportunities for Andy to be saved by other people in the story Who could have saved his life? Why didn’t he/she save his life?

On the Sidewalk Bleeding Identify three opportunities for Andy to be saved by other people in the story Who could have saved his life? Why didn’t he/she save his life? The drunk man It was early enough to save Andy, but the man was too drunk to help him. Freddie and Angela They were too afraid to help him. The power of the gangs made them worry about their own safety. The old lady She was a little deaf, combined with the sound of the rain made her unaware of Andy being there.

On the Sidewalk Bleeding Explain how labels and assumptions influence the people's decision not to help Andy.

On the Sidewalk Bleeding Use contextual clues to justify the following statement: "Andy's attitude toward the Royals changes in the story."

On the Sidewalk Bleeding Interpret Andy's actions when he takes his jacket off. Why does he do it?

On the Sidewalk Bleeding Explain the irony of the cop's statement at the end, "'A Royal,', he said. Then he began writing."

On the Sidewalk Bleeding Outline the plot of the short story Exposition Rising Action 1 Rising Action 2 Rising Action 3 Climax Falling Action Resolution

Plot Diagram Exposition – Andy is a member of the gang the Royals. He has been stabbed in an ambush by a rival gang, and is bleeding. Rising Action – A drunk, a couple, and a homeless woman pass Andy, but don’t help him. Andy slowly realizes that he is going to die and evaluates his life.

Plot Diagram Climax – Andy decides he doesn’t want to die as a Royal and takes off his jacket, symbolizing that he wants to be himself. Falling Action – Laura finds Andy dying and a police come and sees that he is a Royal. Resolution - Andy dies. The police writes down Royal on his notepad.