Nella Larsen's "Passing"

        In Nella Larsens Passing, we are privy to Irene Redfields commentary on her encounters with Clare Kendry. Irene presents herself as a wealthy, well educated, sophisticated woman and a respected member of the Harlem community. Conversely, she describes Clare as traitor to her people (the Harlem society) and socially ill at ease(p) due to the fact that she passes as snow- whitened and marries a white man. Although Irene expresses great contempt for Clare, she also possesses a deep hold for her. This admiration could also be translated into internal desire or lust. end-to-end the novel, Irene attempts to rationalize her mysterious sense of smells toward Clare Kendry, but she cant. To Irene, security was the most meaning(a) and coveted thing in life. (200) Her erotic feelings of adoration for Clare endanger her feeling of security, and that made Irene despise Clare. It is true that before oneness attempts to head the questions and problems of ra cial identicalness, the equally important questions of gender and sexual identity should be addressed. While it is true that Clare is passing, Irene is passing as well. As a Negro, Clare must pass to gain security in a white world, but by the same minimal Irene, a lesbian, must pass to gain security in a straight society.

        Until Clare arrives on the scene Irene is a secure woman. She busies herself with social activities and the rhytidectomy of her ii boys (148). However, something is very wrong. While en route to the stamp shop, Irene begins to example her concerns nearly queer ideas (sex jokes) that the boys had been coming up with (105)! . If sex isnt a joke, what is it, Brian answers (105). He goes on to say the sooner and more he (their son) learns about sex, the better for him.....it will keep him from lots... If you want to depress a full essay, order it on our website: OrderCustomPaper.com

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