In the short story Just Lather, Thats All how is the barber

characterized?

T: Topic Sentence (you could possibly turn the question

around) 1-2 sentences
Ex. One way the barber is characterized is through his
motivation.
I: Introduce the Quote (setting the context for the quote;
what does the reader need to know in order to understand my
quote?) 2-4 sentences
Q: Quote (from the text)
A: Analysis 3-5 sentences

One way the barber is characterized is through his

background. While sharpening his razors the barber is
stunned to see Captain Torres walk into his shop. Even though
Captain Torres is his enemy the barber greets him like any
other customer and begins to shave the man. I would be
obliged to shave that beard like any other one, carefully,
gently, like that of any other customer, taking pains to see
that no single pore emitted a drop of bloodYes, I was
secretly a rebel, but I was also a conscientious barber, and
proud of the precision required of my profession. The author
reveals that the barber takes pride in his profession. This is
illustrated when the barber describes himself as
conscientious. However, the barber is also working as an
informant for the rebels. Therefore, the barber is faced
with conflicted loyalties. Part of him wants to perform his job
admirably while the other wants vengeance for his fallen
comrades.