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.
He got arrested for trespassing. (loitering)
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.
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.
In O. Henry's "The Cop and the Anthem," the "pail of suds" refers to a bucket filled with soapy water used by the protagonist Soapy to fake the appearance of having a job as a window washer. Soapy hopes that by pretending to be engaged in this activity, he can avoid being arrested for loitering and spend the winter in jail, where he will have shelter and food. Ultimately, his plan is foiled, leading to a surprising and poignant resolution in the story.
Ayn Rand's novel Anthem is set in a dystopian society. It is set in a community in which every aspect of every individual's life is controlled by the government for the sake of "the great WE."
The point of view in "The Cop and the Anthem" by O. Henry is third person omniscient. This means the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story, allowing the reader insight into both Soapy's intentions and the actions of the other characters.
1905
this story tells us that we should be honest
The Red Skelton Show - 1951 The Cop and the Anthem 5-12 was released on: USA: 20 December 1955