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Lather and Nothing Else
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“Lather and Nothing Else” is a story that relies on three types of conflict: man versus man, man versus self, and man versus society. In a well-developed essay, compare and contrast the three conflicts and how both protagonist and antagonist navigate these conflicts using evidence from the text.
Analyze the moral dilemma the barber faces throughout the story.
Research the conflicts in 1950s Colombia and examine how they relate to the story and themes in “Lather and Nothing Else.”
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