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Now that you’ve spent some time getting to know Bernard Marx, revisit the statements below from his perspective.  Read the statements below.  For each: Decide whether Bernard would  agree or disagree; circle his opinion.  Then using references to things that happen or are said in the book (hint:  This means write down page numbers and a brief description), write a few sentences explaining why that would be Bernard’s opinion.

1.      Generally speaking, it’s safer to try to fit in more than not.

2.      People who generally don’t fit social standards should expect to be ostracized.

3.      Ignorance is bliss.

4.      If someone has control over you, but you don’t realize it, it’s not a problem.