Question

Which one of the following events in "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" is an example of an epiphany?

A. Marjorie dares Bernice to get her hair bobbed.
B. G. Reece Stoddard cuts in on Bernice's dance partner.
C. Bernice suddenly understands how others see her.
D. Warren begins to come to visit Bernice.

Answer 1

The meaning of Epiphany is a sudden and striking realization, so the answer is C. because Bernice realizes that other people see her different than she sees herself. C. Bernice suddenly understands how others see her.

Answer 2

This story “ Bernice Bobs Her Hair “ written by F. Scott Fitzgerald is about the rather ‘dull ’ Bernice who wants to be as popular as her cousin Marjory and when she cuts her hair in the bob style she becomes popular. The epiphany here is the moment of sudden realization that others see her in a certain way.

Question: Which one of the following events in "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" is an example of an epiphany?

Answer: C. Bernice suddenly understands how others see her.