He got arrested for trespassing. (loitering)
soapy was not allowed
Soapy was arrested in "The Cop and the Anthem" for loitering with intent to commit a crime. He purposely attempted to get arrested in order to spend the winter in jail, where he would have food and shelter.
Which one of soapy's attempts at getting arrested do you find most amusing? Why? Question; Which one of Soapy's attempts at getting arrested do you find most amusing? Why?
The characters in "the cop and the anthem", are Soapy, cop and the society. As Soapy is the major character so he is protagonist in the sory while the society is antagonist.
Soapy did not want to take advantage of charity in "The Cop and the Anthem" because he saw it as a dishonest way to improve his situation. He preferred to come up with a clever and legitimate scheme to get arrested and spend the winter in jail instead. This way, he could maintain his sense of dignity and independence.
In O. Henry's "The Cop and the Anthem," the pail of suds refers to a symbol representing contentment and a sense of normalcy in Soapy's goal to get arrested and spend the winter in jail. Soapy was looking for the pail of suds as a sign that he could wash windows and earn some money to get back on his feet.
The first and most important thing you need to know about "The Cop and the Anthem" is the authors use of elevated language around the character, Soapy.
Officer Douche.
Don't think so,I think this one time,A cop was chasing someone,I pushed over the guy the cop was after,and the cop arrested me,and I was all like...O_o
If a cop is breaking the law in any way, he can be arrested as if he's any other person. Police officers are not above the law.
If the Cop actually SEES you then you will more than likely get a citation or be arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance.
Shad was arrested 3/5/2011 in Columbus by an off duty cop for Jaywalking.