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Women's Racial Identity

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Both women are able to select their racial identity based on their skin tone, however by passing between white and black they still cannot seem to make a choice. They create a world where they both can exist and perceived. Although Irene believes she has found her identity because she has remained closer to her roots. She has realizes where she belongs unlike Clare, who mocks their roots by passing and betrays the race.

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