In Hernando Tellez' "Just Lather, That's All", we all learn the true meaning of identity. Through the barber's eyes we see life in his perspective, and we begin to discover and relate to his personal conflicts and struggles. Throughout the story, we see him fight over his two conflicting ideals, indicating an identity crisis, with which all of us can relate to. In the end of the story, we see his peace-loving ideal triumph over his revolutionary side. This story relates to many individuals because many people have been through very similar situations throughout their lives.
Identity is a very unique and all-encompassing quality with which guides as to how we live. Sometimes the personal qualities that guide an individual can also hinder his/her growth. As shown as how the barber's political ideals conflict with his peace-loving and honest nature. This example shows, that in order to achieve growth, one must be able to occasionally let go of old ideals, in order to further grow.
Hernando Tellez' short story tells a beautiful tale of personal growth, and inner discovery. It is a truly marvelous tale, and I highly enjoyed it
Good connection made with the essential question. Maybe you could have rewritten somewhere what your essential question was to make it more clear.
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