"Bernice Bobs Her Hair"

1. I really enjoyed reading this short story. It was interesting that we can change so drastically for the opposite sex just to gain appreciation from them, and then we question these changes because we have lost our individuality. I guess one important factor that I realized while reading this short story, was the realization that if we have to change so much for an individual we have to question if it is worth it, in the means of changing ourself for someone else to like us. I guess the point that I am trying to make is, what I have experienced, the times in which I am myself are the times that I am able to meet incredible individuals, whereas when I alter my individuality, I become trapped into horrible relationships with people whom I have become to despise.
2. Individually, Fitzgerald's representation of identity within "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," is rather interesting. This story was written in the 1920's and it is rather interesting that what was being told (although very different) are still issues today regarding peer pressure. His representation of identity is that it is influenced by those around us. With this said Fitzergerald believes it is not something static because if it were Bernice would have remained the same, as this "proper" individual, instead she is replaced with this "wild" character. Again this is proven at the end of the story as well, as Bernice cuts Marjorie's braids while she is asleep and tosses them at Warren's house. This illustrates the affects that people have on one another, and how for the sake of attracting individuals, especially boys, we as girls are so revengeful and cruel to one another, that we loose ourselves and our identities.