Significance Of Clare In The Bible

Another potential explanation for Irene’s continued draw towards Clare is that she bears a physical attraction to her. For much of the novel, Irene concerns herself with the possibility of Brian being unfaithful to her with Clare. Clare is described as having a more pale complexion than Irene with blonde hair. During the time of the novel’s setting, these characteristics were among the highest regard in physical attraction. Accordingly, it would seem as though everyone Clare encounters is blown away by her appearance. A guest at the gathering, Felise, went as far as to remark, “I want her for a party. Isn’t she stunning today?” expressing that her interest in Clare as a guest has a connection to her allure. (94) Additionally, it would seem Irene herself has a continually intensifying perception of Clares appearance. During their initial interaction at the restaurant in the Drayton Hotel, Irene portrays Clare as simply, “[a] lovely creature.” The subsequent day Clare hosted a small gathering for Irene and another childhood friend, Gertrude, where both women meet John. After the gathering, Irene found herself staring out a window of her father's house contemplating an expression which happened across, “Clare’s incredibly beautiful face.” (46) The two women’s next encounter occurs nearly two years later when Clare meets Irene at her home in New York.
At this meeting, Irene recognizes her attraction to Clare as shown in the quote, “Looking at the woman before her, Irene Redfield had a sudden inexplicable onrush of affectionate feeling.” (66) Again, the next day, Irene found herself shocked by Clare’s fantastic