Answer: Two themes are cultural norms and identity. “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” highlights the power that cultural norms have on the person. In the short story, the dance serves as a microcosm of the social norms and values in the town. Bernice comes from another town where she does not experience social problems. However, what made her popular at home does not transfer to this town. Physical appearance, personal actions, policy, and other expectations defined by the norms of the culture and subculture in which one lives. Perception of beauty is an example of a cultural norm. What might be considered beautiful in one culture or subculture can seem unattractive in another. Bernice is not used to the cultural norms of her cousin’s town. Her lack of popularity at the first dance highlights this. In order to fit in, Bernice realizes she must adhere to the cultural norms of Marjorie’s town. "I've decided," began Bernice without preliminaries, "that maybe you're right about things—possibly not. But if you'll tell me why your friends aren't—aren't interested in me I'll see if I can do what you want me to."
Once Bernice listens to Marjorie’s advice, she accepts that she must conform to her cousin’s standards if she wants popularity. Bernice’s original set of values are part of her identity. The pressure to conform affects her identity over the course of the story.
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The two predominant themes in "Bernice Bobs her Hair" are:
From the story "Bernice Bobs her Hair", it is clear that looks are important and a crucial aspect of one's identity and culture.
People from various cultures have a subtle way in which how they express their beauty differs.
In "Bernice Bobs her Hair" Bernice was used to expressing her beauty in her local town but experiences some sort of cultural shock when she goes to Marjorie's town because their definition of beauty is at variance with what she is used to. She then seeks to find ways to adapt.
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