The main character Andy, in Evan Hunter’s short story entitled “On the Sidewalk Bleeding” initially believes that his identity, a Royal can make him powerful and Protected. But later he understands this identity are making he died, and no-one could help him also because of his identity. His changing understanding is revealed through the use of “He had known excruciating pain when the knife had torn across his body. He had heard the voice saying, ‘That’s for you Royal!'”, Freddie stood up, he looked at Andy again, and then mumbled, ‘I’m sorry.'” .