The Cop and the Anthem Questions


 What are some of the signs of approaching winter referred to in the text?

Why did Soapy move restlessly on his seat?

What were Soapy’s hopes for the winter?

Why did Soapy not like to go to his known persons?

Why did Soapy like to go to the prison?

There was a sudden and wonderful change in his soul”. What brought about the change on Soapy?

Suppose no cop came at the end. What would Soapy’s life be like through the winter?

Retell an episode in the story which is a good example of irony in a situation.

Which ways did Soapy try to reach the prison in vain?

Give the character sketch of Soapy.

Why does Soapy decide to commit a succession of petty crimes? is this story similar to other O. Henry stories?

Why is it necessary for the citizens to abide by the law?

One should live with a dignity and with purpose. Present your view based on the lesson.

What was Sop's first paln ? Why it failed? 

"But cop's mind would not consider Sopy" Why? 

"We have orders to let them shout" What was the police man referring to?

"The Cop and the Anthem" was published over a hundred years ago. Do you think it's still relevant? Why or why not? Do you think this book should be taught in school still? Why or why not? Pretend you are the teacher trying to convince the principal that your students should or shouldn't read this.

What would your argument look like?

Do you think Soapy will be able to change his life? Why or why not?

Have you ever seen someone change dramatically, or have you yourself ever changed dramatically? Was the change for the better or the worse? What was responsible for the change? Was it temporary, permanent, somewhere in between?

Looks like Soapy will be spending three months in jail. What can he do while in jail to help him meet his newfound goals?

Could this story unintentionally contribute to negative stereotypes about homeless people, or people in who repeatedly go to jail? Why or why not?

Do you think Soapy is, or could be, a "good" person?

Toward the end of the story we learn that Soapy used to be a religious person and seems to want to be one again. What could have made Soapy forget about religion?

Do you think the story argues that religion is an important part of life? Do you agree or disagree?

Soapy is inspired to change his life by a piece of music. Has a piece of art ever inspired you to do something?

Explain your answer.O. Henry really became popular after his death, after World War I. Why do you think this is?

Does this story make you want to read more O. Henry? Why or why not?

Soapy is the only character with a name. What effect does this have on you as a reader



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