Lather And Nothing Else By Hernando Tellez

Through characterisation, the author is able to construct representations of disempowerment. One of the most important characters in the story is “Fat Maz” and her parents. In the story, the main character is portrayed as being fat, unmotivated to do anything and living a very bland life. For example,

Therefore we have two main characters whose actions and even thoughts are observed by an objective narrator....

The author conveys the theme through the main character by what the character says, what do others say about the character, and what is striking about the characters thoughts and actions. Such as, when the main character thought about her mother the way she did, and how she had faith that her mother would come that moment for a while that the main character stood in the rain until her mother arrived. It’s also shocking that the main character threw away the beautiful umbrella that she loved, this means the main character must’ve realized that she really didn’t need the

This ironic event precedes the narrator’s epiphany at the end of the excerpt. The narrator’s journey should lead him to become grateful that he found civilization before dying of thirst, but he just comes to a different conclusion of his inner spirit. He even becomes prejudice when he says the old man "was even older than the group I'd listened to" showing is newfound impression of distrust of old people. His new personal philosophy of distrust develops because he has gone through a harsh environment when he could have avoided it. He believes that he should have just followed his map from the beginning and claims now he will “stick to it in the future.”

In all stories there is a specific mood that is displayed making that story unique. I will be showing the change in the mood during the 3 stories I picked. I will also be talking about the suspense during the 3 stories and how it is displayed with the changing mood. The three stories I am doing this on are the Cask of Amontillado, The Gift of the Magi, and The Most Dangerous Game.

of the title and how it is layered into the story in various places. In addition to this, the narrator’s

What lies in between the plot is for you to tell or find out. “Suspense is the uncertainty or anxiety

each other to decipher and assess things in their own specify manners. Both the characters attempted to touch base of a circumstance considered proper for them genuinely.

In intimate scenes between Octavio and Susana, his brother’s wife, crammed shots of them is reflected on mirrors. These scenes show the true nature of human’s impulse for pleasure and passion. Humans are impulsive because they seek pleasure for themselves, no matter who, or what they effect. Octavio willingly seeks pleasure from the girlfriend of his brother. Octavio attempts to survive, by means of sacrificing an animal. He does this to provide for his needs of security and aid for Susana. In Valeria’s case, Daniel fuels his passion by leaving his family to have an affair with her. Valeria and Daniel become consumed by their passion and love. Daniel commits actions against his wife because he wants to become rich through Valeria. Valeria is treated like Octavio treats his own canine. Valeria is only needed when she can benefit and earn money for Daniel. El Chivo displays his lack of connection to this impulsive and reckless world, yet he li commits actions against humanity. He is a professional hitman for a local policeman. He uses his status to isolate himself from the impulsiveness of Mexican society. The characters display the animalistic and impulsive passion that are shared between the ranging social

“Lather And Nothing Else” is a short story by Hernando Tellez about a barbour that must shave a customer’s face, but he realizes that his customer is on the opposite side of a violent political conflict that has gone wrong. When the barbour realized who the man was, he quickly knew there were only two decisions to make in this tough situation. While shaving the customer’s face, the barbour plays through scenes and decisions in his head on whether to keep doing his job or to end this entire political conflict by exposing his identity and killing the customer who happens to be the cause of this mass destruction between two political parties.

     The one thing about this story that stands out the most, is the author’s use of tone. This is the main aspect of the story that jumps out at you. The usage of tone and detail really works to the story’s advantage. The first paragraph alone is filled with descriptions that really set the tone and make you feel like you are there.

The descriptions add to the menacing atmosphere which also creates a mood that is dark and apprehensive foreshadowing

In the dramatic reading of “Tell Tale Heart”, Vincent Price created suspense by the pacing of his words, and the emotion Price showed throughout the dialogue. He was able to slow down and speed up at the correct moments which exaggerated and intensified the short story, bringing it character and life. This shows that suspense was created because of the pacing Price used. Speeding up and slowly down at the specific moments in the story revealed key points, and help explain important details. Price also represented suspense by the emotions in his voice.

start is the impersonal narrator who notices the old man and decides to engage him in a discussion. By

The tone, how the story makes the reader feel, that is established in the story is “simple”.