Bernice Bobs Her Hair

1. I thought that the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" was pretty good. It was a very easy read because it was a story of realism and familiarity. There were also some humorous parts in the story as well. All in all, it was a very enjoyable read.

2. What F. Scott Fitzgerald reveals about identity in his short story is that identity is a unique quality pertaining to everybody and should be treated with respect by everyone, including the individual who possesses his or her unique identity. Because of its special nature, identity is and should be static, but the person can also attempt to try and change it. Sometimes, other people will not accept someone's identity, and in order to be accepted, that person will change his or her identity and become a whole different person. But eventually, this transformation can cause problems because he or she pretends to be someone they are not, and that person learns to embrace his or her individuality. And in special instances, the person reverts back to his or her true identity while keeping some aspects of the fake one. In the end, Bernice does changes; she and her hair become one. In the 1920s, bobbed hair was a symbol of feminine rebellion and defiance. Bernice seeks her revenge on Marjorie by doing to her what Marjorie did to Bernice; Bernice gets back at Marjorie by cutting off her hair while she sleeps. She also takes revenge on Warren by throwing Marjorie's shorned locks on his front porch in the hopes that he rejects her in the same way he rejected Bernice. The original, long-haired Bernice probably would not have taken revenge on someone who would have embarrassed or wronged her.