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The story “Bernice Bobs Her Hair”, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, has a happy ending. In the 1920s, Bernice, a pretty, quiet, and reserved girl came to stay with her wild, fun, and popular cousin Marjorie. When Bernice was staying at her cousin’s house, she went through a lot of, what could be considered, bullying. Marjorie, and her friends constantly talked behind her back saying things like: “So many people have told you how pretty and sweet she is, and how she can cook! But what of it? She has a bum time. Men don't like her” (Bernice Bobs Her Hair 3). Every time they criticized her they personally attacked who Bernice was as a person. Marjorie had even complained to Bernice's aunt about her. Bernice overheard this conversation and bravely confronted
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