Question

how was soapy trying to keep himself warm ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Soapy, the central character in O'Henry's story "The Cop and the Anthem," is a homeless man in New York City who reasons that if he could only get himself arrested, he would be imprisoned on Blackwell's Island, where he would be assured of housing, warmth, and the satisfaction of his basic needs.

Answer 2

Answer:

Soapy tried to keep himself warm by stuffing some old newspaper in his coat and also by covering his legs with newspaper.

Explanation:

• In the short story "The Cop and The Anthem," written by O'Henry, Soapy serves as the main character. Soapy is a man who is unable to support himself financially and lives on the streets of New York.
• His one and only wish was to be locked up on Blackwell's Island during the three months of the year with the lowest temperatures.
• He was under the impression that the prison was the only place in the world where he would always be given food and a warm shelter for free.
• He believed that, in contrast to living in a homeless shelter, he would be able to keep his independence while incarcerated.
• While Soapy sleeps on the streets, he makes an effort to keep warm by wrapping himself in newspapers. On the other hand, this turns out to be insufficient.

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