Role of Adversity on Identity
Adversity is something we all face no matter how small or significant. Whether or not we know it, people go through problems every day. By considering the character of the barber from “Lather and Nothing Else”, the author demonstrates that adversity can reveal who we truly are. When people face adversity, it can bring people closer to their true self.
The barber is very accomplished in his profession and takes great pride in his work. This is shown by the line “…I am a good barber, the best in this town,” and making sure that the Captain’s hair does not cause the razor to go off course and make the Captain bleed. It’s difficult to say which decision is the right one when you’re in a situation like that, the barber’s
Adversity is something we all face no matter how small or significant. Whether or not we know it, people go through problems every day. By considering the character of the barber from “Lather and Nothing Else”, the author demonstrates that adversity can reveal who we truly are. When people face adversity, it can bring people closer to their true self.
The barber is very accomplished in his profession and takes great pride in his work. This is shown by the line “…I am a good barber, the best in this town,” and making sure that the Captain’s hair does not cause the razor to go off course and make the Captain bleed. It’s difficult to say which decision is the right one when you’re in a situation like that, the barber’s