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…
with his business and knows exactly what would work, “Hoping to conceal my emotion, I continued sharpening the razor”. Therefore he is a clever person who uses his brain in order to make a decision. Second of all the barber is shown to be patient.
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
morals. In conclusion, the barber in the story is shown to be a complex character because he is clever when he figures out the way to kill the captain. He is patient when he thinks through his decision about killing the captain, and lastly, he is caring because he cares about his customers and offers them his best service no matter who they are . These are the reasons why the barber is shown to be a clever , patient , and caring person.
As Marines, we have a well-known motto “One Team, One Fight” that creates an image of strong unity that everyone regardless of rank or size plays an important role. Everyone is necessary to complete the mission. In this book, one particular Marine, (then) Captain Bill Barber, has a story that since has become a crucial tool used as teaching material today for multi-level Marines everywhere. This book serves as a testimony to Captain Barber’s will in the midst of extreme opposition and sets the example of the for mentioned mindset
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.
When Captain Torres first walks into the salon, the barber seems to be afraid to talk. In “Just lather that's all” it says “the same thing as the other day?” I asked horrified”. The barber is horrified to talk to the Captain, this shows that the captain; is powerful enough to make people afraid to speak,
Within the story “Just Lather, That’s All” the protagonist, the barber is placed into a situation in which he must act on a difficult decision. The barber was required to decide on whether to execute Captain Torres, the antagonist or complete his barber duties and let the captain go. Although the barber and Captain Torres were enemy’s the barber decided to complete his job and not end the captain 's life. If one were placed in the situation of the barber, one would have made the same dissection.
“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
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
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)
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...
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.
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