The main character in Evan Hunter’s short story entitled “On the Sidewalk Bleeding” initially believes that being a Royal is an privilege and he is happy that he is identified as an Royal, but later in the story he understand that being a Royal was the main point of his down fall and that is why no one would help him. HIs changing understanding is revealed through the use of dialogue, symbolism and identity.

  1. “… I don’t want to get mixed up in this. He’s a Royal. We help him, and the Guardians’ll be down our necks. I don’t want to get mixed up in this, Angela.”
  2. ” This is for you, Royal”
  3. “His name is Andy” …. ” A Royal, ” he said. Then he began writing