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In what ways does Bernice change?
Bernice started out as a quiet, submissive person who wanted to be popular. During the story she becomes popular, then loses it when she cuts her hair. Ironically, became strong and finally became strong and independent. This story is largely concerned with questions surrounding the subject of popularity.
When the story begins Marjorie doesn’t like Bernice Why?
When the story begins, Marjorie doesn’t like Bernice. Why? She feels that Bernice is far too popular and she is stealing her boyfriend. She feels that Bernice is far too loose and shocking, making statements like she is going to bob her hair.
What is the meaning of Bernice Bobs Her Hair?
Long hair represented both a woman’s beauty and her virtue – and bobbing one’s hair simply wasn’t seen as something a respectable, well-bred girl would do. When Bernice bobs her hair, she is horrified by the dramatic way in which it changes her whole appearance; it robs her of her charm and renders her totally altered.
How does the author characterize Marjorie’s attitude about Bernice in Bernice Bobs Her Hair?
How does the author characterize Marjorie’s attitude about Bernice in Bernice Bobs Her Hair? Marjorie’s view attitude and attitude toward her cousin Bernice is cold and hard.
During what part of Bernice Bobs Her Hair does Bernice cut Majoris braids?
Bernice cuts Marjorie’s braids during the Epiphany part of “Bernice Bobs Her Hair”.
How does Marjorie feel about Bernice?
How does Marjorie react to finding out Bernice overheard her?
Marjorie Harvey Timeline and Summary At home, Marjorie (not knowing she’s being overheard) complains to her mother about boring Bernice. Marjorie responds coldly to Bernice’s accusations, criticizes her bluntly, and tells her cousin she might as well go home. Bernice flounces off.
When Warren takes an interest in Bernice Marjorie immediately becomes jealous How is Marjorie connected to Warren?
When Warren takes an interest in Bernice, Marjorie immediately becomes jealous. How is Marjorie connected to Warren? He is the most popular boy in town and he has never taken any notice of Marjorie. He is the new boy in town that Marjorie keeps hopping will notice her.
Why did F Scott Fitzgerald write Bernice Bobs Her Hair?
Background. The story was based on letters which a nineteen-year-old Fitzgerald sent to his fourteen-year-old sister Annabel. As she wished to make herself more socially appealing, he “attempted to refine her social skills, providing detailed instructions on popularity and improving her image.”