Final answer:
Bernard Marx in 'Brave New World' is an outsider and misfit within his society due to his critical perspective and physical differences from his Alpha caste peers, causing him to feel alienated. The correct answer is option C.
Step-by-step explanation:
Bernard Marx in Brave New World is best described as C. An outsider and misfit in the society. Unlike the other characters, Bernard is not comfortable with the highly structured and controlled society he lives in. Physically he is smaller and less physically prepossessing than is considered ideal in his Alpha caste, leading to feelings of alienation. Intellectually, he is more critical and reflective about the societal norms, which puts him at odds with the unquestioning compliance expected by the World State.
This leads him to behave in ways that are not aligned with his society's values, resulting in his eventual downfall.