An Analysis Of Clare Kendry's Passing

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Clare Kendry lived a dangerous life, passing as a white woman who seems rather unaware of her African American Heritage. Passing has certainly took a huge toll on Clare, beside her apparent death at the end of the book. To start, Clare’s passing gave her a strong sense of insecurity. As Nella Larsen wrote, “I am beginning to believe…, that no one is ever completely happy, or free, or safe”(pg. 67). In this conversation between Clare and Irene, Clare explained that she has no more concerns about being safe ever since she has passed. Living her life as a fairly-wealthy white woman has made her distant from happiness and security; she has already taken so much risks passing, that in her own words, “one risk more or less, if we’re not safe anyone,

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