Bernice Bobs Her Hair by F. Scott Fitzgerald — Review

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Bernice Bobs Her Hair (1920) is a sharp, witty exploration of social competition and the performative nature of femininity in 1920s America. The story follows Bernice, a socially awkward young woman, as her glamorous cousin Marjorie teaches her the art of popularity. It changes when Bernice’s newfound charm threatens Marjorie’s own status. 

The haircut, a symbol of both liberation and humiliation is the story’s central tension. A precursor to Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, this early work already showcases his keen eye for the contradictions of the American Dream, where self-reinvention can lead to both triumph and ruin.

Here is the link to the text of the story:
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