The Barber's Decision in "Just Lather, That's All"
"Just Lather, That's All"
What is ironic about the end of "Just Lather, That's All"?

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What is ironic about the end of "Just Lather, That's All"?
Throughout the short-story, the barber fights his temptation to kill his customer, Captain Torres, because the Captain was responsible for many deaths. In the end, his occupation as a barber takes precedence over his status as a revolutionary. Torres was the executioner, and he was a barber. His reputation and self-worth were more important than his status as a revolutionary.
The Barber's Decision in "Just Lather, That's All"