Bernice Bobs her Hair
The story revolves around Bernice, a young woman who visits her cousin Marjorie for the summer. Bernice is shy and lacks confidence, often overshadowed by her more outgoing cousin. However, after a series of events, Bernice undergoes a transformation, cutting her hair and adopting a more assertive personality. This change sparks a rivalry between the two cousins as they compete for attention from men and social status.
By F. Scott Fitzgerald · First published 1920 · Genre: Short Story, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 6 chapters · 10,743 words
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After dark on Saturday night one could stand on the first tee of the golf-course and see the country-club windows as a yellow expanse over a very black and wavy ocean. The waves of this ocean, so to speak, were the heads of many curious caddies, a few of the more ingenious chauffeurs, the golf professional's deaf sister -- and there were usually several stray, diffident waves who might have rolled inside had they so desired. This was the gallery.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Story, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary, Romance
- Length: 10,743 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 305 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Story — The work is a concise narrative focusing on character development and social themes, typical of short stories.
- Literary Fiction — The story explores complex themes of identity, social status, and the dynamics of youth, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist, Bernice, undergoes personal growth and self-discovery, central to coming-of-age narratives.
- Social Commentary — The story critiques social norms and expectations of women in the 1920s, reflecting societal attitudes.
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short story · 1920s · American literature · satire · social commentary · humor · irony · feminism · gender roles · beauty standards · identity crisis · self-discovery