Lather and Nothing Else
H. Tellez
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In chart form, list the barber’s reasoning for and against
killing Torres.
What is Torres’ real reason in coming to the barber for a
shave? What does this reveal about his character?
Explain the significance of the final quote in the story, what
does it reveal about this character?
Do you think the barber made the right decision? Justify your
answer.
This story is written from first person point of view. In a
paragraph, pretend that Torres is the narrator and describe a
scene from his perspective. How would the story be different
if he were the narrator?
What is the mood of the story? Quote lines that highlight this
mood.
Identify the motivating incident.
Identify the climax.
Lather and Nothing Else
H. Tellez
1. In chart form, list the barber’s reasoning for and against killing
Torres.
2. What is Torres’ real reason in coming to the barber for a shave?
What does this reveal about his character?
3. Explain the significance of the final quote in the story, what does
it reveal about this character?
4. Do you think the barber made the right decision? Justify your
answer.
5. This story is written from first person point of view. In a
paragraph, pretend that Torres is the narrator and describe a
scene from his perspective. How would the story be different if
he were the narrator?
6. What is the mood of the story? Quote lines that highlight this
mood.
7. Identify the motivating incident.
8. Identify the climax.