# Policeman — The Hairy Ape character guide

> Policeman in The Hairy Ape by Eugene O’Neill.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Policeman Jocosely

**First appearance:** 0007-scene-v

## Who they are

A New York cop who arrests Yank after a street confrontation.

## Relationships

### [Yank](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_hairy_ape_se/characters/yank)

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The policeman represents the law and social order that oppresses and arrests Yank.

### [Whiskey Johnny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_hairy_ape_se/characters/whiskey_johnny)

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The policeman interacts with Whiskey Johnny as a figure of authority over a drunkard.

### [Yank](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_hairy_ape_se/characters/yank)

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The policeman represents the law and social order that oppresses and arrests Yank.

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