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The Theme Of The Barber In Lather And Nothing Else

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The character The Barber in the short story, “Lather And Nothing Else” by Hernando Tellez reveals the theme that people must think before they act, by thinking about his role in society, if actions are moral and how his actions might be seen by society. Firstly, the barber thinks about his role in society if he is one to kill his patient. This is clear when the barber reflects, “you are an executioner; I am only a barber. Each one to his job.” This demonstrates that the barber sees himself as someone who simply cuts hair and doesn’t kill other people. In addition, this helps reveal the theme by showing how the barber thinks before he acts by considering his role as a barber, not a murderer. Secondly, the barber reflects on whether his

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