Why is it important to select a topic that has a broad scope? a. to display the writer’s knowledge of the topic b. to increase the credibility of researched information c. to incorporate general as well as focused information on the topic d. to make writing on the topic easier e. to be able to gather information from a variety of sources reset next

the correct answer is c.

answer: confusion.

the short story "lather and nothing else" by hernando tellez describes the inner struggles of a barber. he is a revolutionary, and while he is at his shop, he sees an important leader of the government come in. the barber has the choice of just shaving him, or killing him, and throughout the story, he struggles with having to choose one or the other one.

through this monologue, the mood that is created is one of confusion. the barber cannot bring himself to make a decision, as he is deeply conflicted between his loyalty to the revolution and his becoming a murderer. he is also unsure as to whether the assassination will in fact make any difference to the political situation.