In the short story “Just Lather, That’s All” by Hernando Tellez, the barber says little yet he is shown to be a complex character. The story is about the owner of a male haircut place. The male hair stylist has secretly become an informant for a band of rebels. When a violent/difficult military captain asks for a shave, the barber must decide whether to kill the captain or let him go. In the end, he decides he doesn't want blood on his hands. The barber is clever, patient and caring. First of all the barber is clever. While he does the shave, the barber acts really clever, because he doesn't act scared when captain Torres comes in a for a shave because he knows it will make him suspicious.The barber also shows cleverness when he figures out that he can kill the captain without him noticing. The barber knows he can kill the captain with the razor because he is really experienced …show more content…
He really thinks through his decision, about killing captain Torres. He considers the advantages but also the consequences . He also shows patience when he’s shaving the captain because he takes his time, and tries not to cut his skin. The barber patiently listens to what the captain has to say, and he also tries to ask the captain how many rebels he caught, “How many did you catch?" I asked. Therefore, these points show the barbers patience with the captain. Lastly, the barber is caring. He cares about his customers and gives them his best service. The barber cares about what the captain has to say because it points out what he's planning to do with the Rebels . He really cares about his personal character and decides not to kill him, because then there would be no difference in the captain and himself, “You came to me for a shave. And I perform my work honorably. . . . I don't want blood on my hands. Just lather, that's all”. Therefore, the barber is a caring person, who cares about the rebels and his personal
“Shaving” is a short story about a teenage boy who shaves his dying father. Throughout this story, there are many lines of dialogue, and although they may seem simple at first, most of them have a profound deeper meaning. For example, near the beginning of the book, where his father stays to Barry that “You could have used electric razor, I expected that.” Barry replies by saying that “You wouldn’t like it, you’ll get a closer shave this way.” In this quote, what they talk about on the surface is fairly obvious, the quality of the shave ad the razor. However, beneath the surface of this quote lies a much deeper meaning. Barry uses a real razor instead of an electric one, which shows not only his confidence in shaving skills, but also the fact that he has taken the family matters into his own hands, as to put his father into such danger like that, as
When Todd was 12 years old both of his parents died in a tragic accident that no one is quite sure of. Todd was then sent to an orphanage. There he became an apprentice to a cutler named John Crook. (Knowledge of London. 2004) In two years’ time when Todd was only 14 years old he was arrested for stealing a pocket watch. He went to Newgate Prison for five years. There in prison he met an old barber named Elmer Plummer. Plummer taught Sweeney how to cut hair, shave, and pick pocket costumers. (Knowledge of London. 2004) While Sweeney was waiting to be set free he thought with these new obtained skills he could make a little money from his fellow inmates. Sweeney and Plummer teamed up with one another and began shaving and cutting some of the prisoner’s hair who could afford it. (Knowledge of London. 2004)
A couple weeks had passed. She was ready for a haircut. Tristin had not made up her mind about shaving it. She called her father he told her she could have her grandma cut it. Tristin had finally made the choice to shave all her hair. She waited tell four after her father got off work. They went up to the bathroom. Tristin kneel down at the sink. She asked her dad to wait so she could think longer. Her father plugged in the razor. He started in the middle of her head. As Tristin felt the first chunk of hair fall off her shoulders she could feel the tears start to leak from her eyes like the water from the sink. He then started in one the second section. After Tristin’s dad finished he wiped down her shoulders. She looked in the mirror. She could barely see anything from the cloudy vision she had from crying. She wiped her eyes then turned around and looked at the huge clump of hair on the ground.
When Captain Torres walks into the barber shop, the barber must do his job and shave the enemy. The barber, who is a rebel against the Columbian government, would now have a weapon placed in a position where he could kill Captain Torres. “My destiny depends on the edge of this blade. I can turn my hand a bit more, push a little harder on the razor and sink it in. The skin would give way like silk, like rubber, like the strop. There is nothing more tender then human skin.” … “But, I don’t want to be a murderer, No sir.” (Tellez) The author uses convincing comments to why the razor is so important, how easily the barber could become a murderer. The barber has the razor in his hand ready to kill Captain Torres. However, this razor also represents the barbers profession and trade. He wouldn’t want to lose business, or look like a bad barber and a murderer. The barber didn’t want to be known as a murderer. He didn’t want to have the blood on his hands. The razor also represents the barber’s entire profession and if he would have slit Captain
Everyone at some point is bound to experience situations where they question who they really are. This conflict usually arises as a result of either another’s actions or one’s own actions. In the short story “On the Sidewalk Bleeding”, Andy struggles with his self-identity. Furthermore, the barber in “Just Lather, That’s All”, battles with his abilities and image of himself. Therefore, both the barber and Andy face an inner conflict as a result of their struggle of determining who they genuinely are, which conclusively results in how their future will unfold.
The barber had the power to kill who was perhaps his greatest enemy, but he chose not to which was the right decision because he was a barber and not a murder. Though he was a revolutionary, his primary job was to shave people and so he chose right in doing so. As he even said “You are an executioner; I am only a barber. Each one to his job. That’s
Captain Aubrey exhibits and demonstrates leadership characteristics that inspire his crew to be the best that they can be. One of the most important leadership traits that Captain Jack has is a single-minded focus on his purpose. All of his decisions are held up against the g...
This lady described a story about a young server that knocked on her door with a room service order. After delivering the order, this little server admired the woman's hair and told her that he was a professional hairdresser and would be happy to give her a haircut. The woman declined the offer and became so uncomfortable that she had to speak to management. Japes and Ho-hum were so dumbfounded by this revelation that they simply stared at the woman with open mouths shaking their heads in disbelief. Furthermore, she said the little server took it upon himself to visit her room two hours later and again solicit his hairdressing skills. Mouse was no hairdresser and in fact Japes and Ho-hum thought he had lost his mind. It was the last day Mouse was allowed to play hairdresser as he was sent on his merry way with a recommendation to seek
CAPTAIN TORREZ: Is seen by many as a heartless man who is willing to kill mercilessly. But, deep down he is burdened by killing and it isn’t always easy for him. He is a very brave man and his job is an example of that. He takes his job seriously and has a high authority in the military. (Costume notes: camouflage green military uniform with matching hat, black combat boots, loaded bullet belt, small gun in holster)
The students in psychology discovered on the first day of class that the professor was a little out of the ordinary. He walked into class and announced, “Hello, my name is Robert Melara, but I am not overly fond of that name. What you refer to me as when I am not around is unimportant, but please address me only as Bob.” His hair is sort of long and shaggy, and it appears as though he never combs it.
The operative mirrors the self-serving motives of both Dinah, and embodies the same dubious nature that Noonan in order to achieve his ultimate goal of ridding Poisonville of gang activity. The only difference is the operative does not meet the same demise as Dinah and the corrupt police chief. Infact, he is rewarded for his behavior both by praise and financial gain. Hammett uses the operative’s success to leave an unsettling and cynical feeling from the
“I’m the chief of this tribe and we want to go back to the island, now do as I say or I’ll have my tribesmen kill you all, just like we did to the rest of your crew.” Roger cackled while looking at the captain with an ugly grin across his face.
Based on my stranger's hair, I assume he enjoys keeping it simple but fashionable. For all but 1 of the days he had the same spikes in the front hairstyle. This indicated that my stranger felt comfortable with one hairstyle rather than changing it up. This could possibly suggest my stranger is not one to take big changes and one that is not likely to make changes very
In “Lather and Nothing Else,” the barber must show extreme restraint and control to avoid revealing to the captain that he is an enemy. The barber is a secret member of the rebellion, and it is his job to shave the enemy captain. The barber constantly has the opportunity to kill the captain, but he does not do it. His actions might seem to make him a coward, but the struggle he faces is with himself. Even though he wants to kill the captain, he reveals that he does not believe in murder. When he is just about to have his perfect moment, he restrains himself and finishes his job without killing the captain. His ability to control himself shows that he overcomes his steepest hill: his own emotions. You're a whole different person when people
The haircutter and haircutee don’t say much to me. Watashi just says “hi” when I come in the door and then looks down to prevent getting freshly clipped hair in his brown eyes. Yoko walks towards them and checks out the progress. Cutting hair in the dorms is something one doesn’t see often. I don’t think most guys cut their hair in the dorms like this.