《警察与赞美诗》文学

1、The Cop and the Anthem A short story written by O.Henry The brief introduction of the authorWilliam Sydney PorterO. HenryBorn on September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North Carolina10 collections and over 600 short stories12His novels expose the darkness of capitalism setting.Between the society and cl

2、ass conflict is intensifying. Some small bourgeois writers condemn the evils of the capitalist system, describe the misery of the people.About the story: The Cop and the Anthem Protagonist: Soapy Aim:avoid sleeping in the cold winter as a guest of the city jailSoapys ploys includeSwindling a restaur

3、ant to serving him an expensive mealBreaking the plate-glass window of a luxury shopRepeating his eatery exploit at a humble dinerSexually harassing a young ladyPretending to be intoxicated to make troublesStealing umbrellaHowever, all of these attempts are quickly exposed as failuresSoapy listens t

4、o the church organ play an anthem.As Soapy stands on the street When Soapy answers “Nothing,”his fate is sealed:he has been arrested for loitering.He is convicted of a misdemeanor(行为不端)and is sentenced to three months in the New York City jail. Black HumorThe contradiction between individual and env

5、ironment amplifyamplify contort ridiculous but appressiveUnreasonable plot Prison was like heaven. Broke up the window. Flirted a young woman. Disturbed the peace. Stole a umbrella. Repented with the Anthem. Humourous language For years the hospitable Blackwells had been his winter quarters Irony wh

6、ere are gathered together nightly the choicest products of the grape, the silkworm and the protoplasm. Irony ,metonymyO.HenryO.Henrys twist endings twist endingNot only unexpected but logical and convincing.of text xtEx 1：made troubles failed decided to live a new life took him to courtEx 2：an attra

7、ctive woman decent a well-dressed customer BUTO.Henry just use this way to reflect the reality of being unable to distinguish the good from the bad.Theme 1.The social gap between rich and poor is increasing. 2.Society is rigidly stratified.3.Law has no distinction between right and wrong.4.Satirze that times rot and the silly American policeman. Unfair . Chance waits nobodyGod is merciful .Chances are preciousFind and treasure chances