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O. HenryThe Cop and the Anthem
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1904A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
1.
Is “The Cop and the Anthem” a comedic piece? What role does humor play in the story?
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Analyze the ways in which O. Henry characterizes Soapy (his name, his nonviolent nature, his sense of himself as a “gentleman,” etc.). Why is this important in conveying O. Henry’s message?
3.
How does O. Henry use imagery to convey the realities of life as an unhoused person in turn-of-the-century New York City?
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