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What comment does the author make about Soapy's character in The Cop and the Anthem. by O. Henry through these analogies?


But to one of Soapy's proud spirit the gifts of charity are encumbered. If not in coin you must pay in humiliation of spirit for every benefit received at the hands.

ASoapy likes to follow a fixed set of rules.

B.Soapy thinks of himself as a victim of conspiracy, like Caesar.

CSoapy dislikes the consequences of accepting charity.
DSoapy is keen to secure food and accommodation wherever he can find them.