Question

select two themes from “bernice bobs her hair”. in at least two hundred words, discuss how each are developed throughout the short story

Answer 1

One theme in the story is jealousy. Marjorie is jealous of the attention Bernice gets after Marjorie gives her some social tips. As a result, she tricks her into getting her hair cut short. Marjorie intended everyone to be shocked and/or laugh at Bernice for her short hair.

Another theme in the story is revenge (which might also be phrased as justice). After Bernice bobs her hair, she learns that what she has done would be considered scandalous. She feels betrayed by her cousin and plans to get revenge (or, one might say, she plans to take justice). She cuts off Marjorie's hair while she is sleeping, leaving the two equal. Some might say Bernice has taken revenge, while others might say she has gotten justice for her cousin's deception and jealousy.