Theme/Literary Devices
Hot as a devil. Simile or Metaphor?
What is a simile?
which character struggles with the decision of "to kill, or not to kill"
What is the Barber
This part of the story is when the antagonist walks into the hands of the enemy.
What is the introduction/exposition
When Captain Torres executes rebels...
character vs. character
A barber shop, on a very hot day. Sometime in the past, with a barber who takes great care and pride in his work.
What is the setting?
...blood would inch along the floor like a little scarlet stream. Simile or Metaphor?
What is a simile
Captain Torres is the protagonist or antagonist?
What is the antagonist?
When the character decides on, whether he should kill or not to kill?
What is the climax?
Walks into the barber shop, and creates a very tense environment that requires the barber to make a tough decision
What is Captain Torres?
The city will become a sea of blood. Simile or Metaphor?
What is a metaphor?
The barber is the protagonist or the antagonist?
What is the protagonist?
A plot twist has occurred in this part of the story when all things come to an end.
What is the conclusion/resolution
In this type of conflict, a character struggles with the rules or expectations of society or their community.
What is character vs society
What is happening outside the barber shop that relates to setting?
What is war?
He enters the barbershop
What is Captain Torres
This part of the story is when the protagonist shaving the captain and conversing with him about his job.
What is the rising action?
when the barber struggles with his inner dilemma of whether or not to kill Captain Torres?
What is character vs self
While the barber is giving Captain Torres a shave and is contemplating whether of not to kill him.
What is the feeling of suspense and thrill?
Do not let your personal dislikes interfere with your professional career.
What is the main theme?
Captain Torres talks about him killing people he tells the barber, “Some of them we brought back dead; others are still alive. But they’ll be all dead.” not one will escape; not a single one.” This tell us Torres is a
What is executioner?
All things are coming to a close just as our protagonist finishes the captains shave.
What is falling action?
the barber grapples with his allegiance to the rebels while facing the authority of Captain Torres?
Character vs society
What perspective is the story told from?
The barber's thoughts and feelings - first person perspective.