Examples Of Passing In America

In the novel, passing is never truly defined. Clare brings it up with Irene in Chapter two, but neither of them go too in depth with the topic. Irene does say, “What about background? Family, I mean” (Larsen 27). I think that this is a very strong outlook on such a hard time. Passing for white is not something that Americans should have done, and I think being proud of your roots is an amazing thing. The fact that these women, along with many other Americans, had to choose between their family or what society wanted is awful. I believe that Irene’s statement it bold and daring, but it is not all that truthful. Though she does not go around announcing that she is a white woman, she is does not announce anything. Irene seems almost repelled by