1.3 The Cop And The Anthem by O’Henry

The Cop and the Anthem’ is about freedom and confinement. Initially Soapy feels that there is freedom (from miseries and worries) in confinement (prison). The notes of anthem transform him from within and he resolves to work hard. Soapy faces the irony of fate as the moment he realizes the real freedom lies in a virtuous life, he is taken into confinement.

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The Cop and The Anthem

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Ice Breakers

1) Suppose you have gone to a place where the winter season is very severe, discuss with your partner in the ways  suggest the ways in which you would protect yourself in the cold climate.

Ways to protect from cold climate

i) wear warm clothes like sweaters, gloves, scarf etc.

ii) To drink hot tea and soups

iii) Sitting near the fireplace

iv) Keep the door and windows shut

v) Consume hot beverages

2)When you see a cop approaching, you feel either ‘relieved’ or ‘scared’. Discuss with your partner and write down the situations when you felt ‘relieved’ or ‘scared’.

Relieved	a) You are walking alone in a dark b) Some strangers seems to follow you c) Someone runs away with your mobile d) when I missed the road
Scared	a) You are riding a bike without a valid driving license b) You are driving on the wrong side of road c) You jump a red signal d) You are broken a traffic signal

3) Discuss some of the motivating things that can change a person's life:

a) Listening to an inspirational speech

b) Listening to a motivational song

c) Hearing about the other people’s success stories

d) Watching inspirational movies on social media

e) Reading epics and religious books