The Cop and the Anthem
by Dramatized by Marc Bucci
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Readers generally appreciate the humor and irony in this classic O. Henry short story. Many find the character of Soapy impactful and the twist ending both surprising and thought-provoking. However, some feel that the story's humor may at times lean towards the predictable, lacking the depth of O. Henry's more celebrated works.
Synopsis
When all of Soapy's efforts to get himself arrested fail, overhearing a hymn at a nearby church causes him to repent and start seeking a "real" job.
An O Henry twist at the end of the story, foils Soapy's new plans.
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The Cop and the Anthem is a play written by Dramatized by Marc Bucci and published by Dramatic Publishing (1972).
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