The book Passing by Nella Larsen takes place in the 1920s Harlem Renaissance. During this time period there was a lot of tension between the white and black communities. In Passing the two characters Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry are two black women passing to be white. Throughout the story there have been feuds between Irene and Clare. In the article “The Veils of the Law: Race and Sexuality” the author argues that Passing subtly delineates the interracial sexual attraction of Irene Redfield for Clare. I agree with the fact that Irene is sexually attracted to Clare; however it could also be jealousy. The author has some really great points to support her argument, but I do not fully agree with it. This is because Irene’s attitude could
