Murder is an important theme which plays a very big role in LATHER AND NOTHING ELSE. The author also used countless forms of literary devices in the story to get his point to the reader. The story was based on the narrator battling with himself, whether he should murder his customer, or not. Murder can be viewed in different ways, for example, if you kill someone’s enemy, they might see you as a hero, while other people will see you as a plain murderer. The author is trying to tell the reader, murder isn’t an easy or a small task, it’s very difficult to do and it will stay with you for as long as you live. You cannot slaughter somebody with little or no thought. For these reasons killing is often described as a very difficult and unpleasant …show more content…
It all depends on the person viewing it. For example the author said, some people might say, “The murder of Captain Torres. He slit is throat while shaving him. What a cowardly thing to do!” while others may say, “The avenger of our people. A name to remember”. The author used archetype in these two quotes, to help the reader identify the roles and function of the narrator. He wanted the reader to realize that everything appears different when you look at it from another person’s point of view. He wanted the reader to understand that the narrator could be broken down into a hero and a villain. This being said, the author is trying to show the reader that murder can’t be generalized as good or bad, rather it depends on the person’s perspective. That said, people don’t want to be characterized as a killer. The narrator of the story said, “I don’t want to be a murderer”. The author used foreshadowing to help the reader predict that the narrator won’t kill Torres, because he will be overcome by fear. This justifies killing is something which isn’t simply to forget, or rather it can’t be left behind, considering it will always be with you. Wherever you go, you will be labelled as a …show more content…
Just with lather and nothing else.” The author used mood to help the reader better understand what is joining inside the narrator’s head. The mood he used was stress, which allows the reader to understand how dire the situation is. The author also used lather as a symbol to allow the reader to perceive how significant the narrator’s job is to him. This quote lets the reader assume, once you get your hands stained with blood, they will never be clean again. This emphasizes that once you commit murder, you will never be free of it. The reader can also assume that due to these reasons the narrator was afraid of murdering Torres because he didn’t want to face the consequences which come with it. This quote can lead the reader to believe that the narrator had a deep connection with his job and lather. It also lets the reader question, whether the author meant that lather doesn’t literally stain your hands, or he meant to use lather as a symbol. All these reasons explain why the narrator chooses to stick with lather, rather than staining his hands with blood by murdering
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy- but it did not have to be. Romeo and Juliet is the tragic story of two star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, who are the son and daughter of two feuding families, the Montagues and the Capulets. Written by the famed playwright Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet take place in the 14-15 century in the cities of Verona and Mantua, cities in northern Italy. After a series of events that involves Romeo getting banished from Verona and Juliet getting forced to marry a count, Paris, they kill themselves. It has been argued for centuries about who is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. But, once reading the book thoroughly and consulting several sources, it is obvious who is solely to blame- Friar Lawrence. Because of the actions of Friar Lawrence, the play ended with two grieving families instead of two happy newlyweds. Although many characters contributed to their deaths, only Friar Lawrence was solely responsible for them. Friar Lawrence’s cowardice, secrecy, and miscommunication led directly to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.
the city of Verona there was violence, mayhem and murderous these past days. Which lead Romeo the son of Montague and Juliet the daughter of Capulet breathe one's last beside one another. One man, one brutal man, one coward man and holy man caused for all the blame in this tragedy, that man is Friar Lawrence by tracing back to his first words.
Juliet is also the only child. She is loved by her parents and is very
In William Shakespeare’s "Romeo and Juliet", Prince Escalus exclaims at the end; "All are Punished." Is this true? Montague and Capulet have certainly committed a crime of upholding an ancient grudge that has claimed many lives. The Friars crime was to run away from a suiciding person and also to mastermind Romeo and Juliet’s wedding and plans to run away, which eventually lead to the death of Romeo and Juliet. Even the main characters, who are painted as innocent and saint-like, have committed crimes punishable by the law. We know that the main characters have committed the crime, but do they all serve the time. The paragraphs below explain if they do.
The Deaths of Romeo and Juliet in William Shakespeare's Play Romeo and Juliet was written in 1595 for an Elizabethan audience. It was set in Verona and Mantua in Italy. People of Shakespeare's time thought of Italy as immoral and famous for it sexual affairs and crime. The audience would have expected Romeo and Juliet to include affairs and violence but would still react shocked to the actions going on in the play, as even though it would be normal, because of the notorious rumours of Italy, the audience would be used to have a happy ending. When fate and inevitability are present in a storyline the audience feels pity for the characters and fear for what is going to happen.
Girls were seen as the property of their fathers – to be given away to
Taking Responsibility for the Deaths of Romeo and Juliet in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Friar Lawrence is one of the most important characters in the play, Romeo & Juliet.
In The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, the narrator uses foreshadowing, irony, and symbolism. “Here’s a small fact, you are going to die” (3). As readers, we are engaged in the story because we are part of the story. The narrator, who is a personified death, is referring to the readers when he says “you”. Here, it is foreshadowed that many people, including the reader, will die in the near future. This is verbally ironic because death refers to this as a “small fact”, even though the subject of death is usually considered a significant and sensitive topic. This statement symbolizes the insignificance that narrator feels towards human life. In The Book Thief, death lets us know about crucial events that will happen later in the book to keep the readers interested. Literary devices such as foreshadowing, irony, and symbolism keep the reader engaged in the story and portray certain thematic ideas.
An archetype in literature is defined as a typical example of a certain type of person. A character in a poem or play can be placed into many different archetype categories. Archetypes help a reader to gain a better understanding of who a character in the work is on the inside. This deeper insight into the character allows the reader to follow the flow of the story easier and more effectively. There are many different archetypes that can help to advance the story. One of the most useful in advancing this story is the typical powerful character. Whether it be supernatural or cunningness this character always comes out on top in the situation and holds the most control over others and their actions. “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”,
Friar Laurence’s interference in the families of Romeo and Juliet set much of the fighting, rage and death of these characters into motion. Romeo and Juliet is the title of a great tragedy. This tragedy has been caused by Friar Laurence’s involvement in the marriage of Romeo and Juliet, the Friar’s lying to Capulet and his family, and his involvement in the false death of Juliet.
Who is Most Responsible for the Deaths of Romeo and Juliet? Romantic love stories often end with a tragedy, because of the loss of passion or a loved one. These tragedies are often the result of one person’s actions that ended someone’s life or love. In the Romeo and Juliet play written by William Shakespeare, two citizens of Verona come together and fall deeply in love.
In the short story “Just Lather, That’s All” by Hernando Tellez, the word blood symbolizes: the protagonist’s pride, dark imagination, and his inner voice. Our actions when presented with a crisis can change our whole life. “I don’t want blood on my hands.” (Tellez 195) Is a quote that represents that the barber does not want to take the blame for the death of Captain Torres. He loves and takes pride in his job, and is not a murderer, even if he has once had the thought to carry out a murder. This connects to the imagery in the quote “Out of his neck a gush of blood would spout onto the sheet . . . like a little scarlett stream.” (Tellez 194) The quote shows that the main character has a dark place of mind and also has a very vivid imagination.
and way of living was very different to how things are now in a modern
William Shakespeare treats death in Romeo and Juliet different for each set of characters. Some character deaths was because a familial issue, other were for legal issues. Romeo and Juliet's death was a familial issue, Mercutio’s death was a personal issue and Tybalt's death was a legal issue.