Initiation And On The Sidewalk Bleeding Comparison Essay

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In the two short stories “Initiation” and “On the Sidewalk, Bleeding”, the settings differ completely and are infact almost opposite, the characterization on the other hand is more similar. “OSB” is in a much more urban and dangerous setting, these two factors cause a not so good outcome for Andy. The author of “OSB also characterizes Andy as a diehard Royal, which is one of the reasons he dies and is written down as a Royal not as Andy. On the other hand, “Initiation” is set in a rural area with a happier mood. Togethering creating a happier ending for Millicent “her own private initiation had just begun” Millicent learns from her experience and lives to use her knew found knowledge. Sylvia Plath makes her protagonist a teenage girl who wants to be looked at as a perfect girl. While the authors characterize their protagonists, Andy and Millicent similarly, the setting creates a completely different outcome.
The two books have multiple differences in their settings creating similar but also different outcomes. The first noticeable difference was the environment. Andy is placed in an urban and gloomy …show more content…

Both Andy and Millicent really want to be in or stay in their groups. Andy was dedicated to his group and wore his Royals jacket proudly. Millicent really wanted to get in a sorority and was doing whatever it took “I want you to up and down the bus asking people what they eat for breakfast.” Of course she did it, even though it may have embarrassed her. Although Millicent really wants to join the group, she soon realizes it isn’t right for her. When Andy’s dieing he realizes he doesn’t want to be remembered as a Royal but as a good person. “He wanted the jacket off his back” he did get out of the jacket but that wasn't enough. “A Royal huh?”... “His name is Andy” “A Royal, he said. Then he began writing.” Setting was not the only factor in the stories, characterization also affects the

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