Question

read passage 2: lather and nothing else by hernando téllez and then respond to questions 9 - 16. 15. what does the razor symbolize in the text? (r.3.1) a. it stands for life or death. b. it serves as a weapon for division. c. it shows how to overcome adversity. d. it emphasizes the ability to be heroic.

Explanation:

In "Lather and Nothing Else", the barber has a razor in his hand while shaving a customer who is a dangerous man. The barber contemplates using the razor to kill the man but decides not to. The razor symbolizes the power to take a life (kill the man) or spare it (continue shaving without harming him), representing life - or - death.

Answer:

A. It stands for life or death.